Congressman Burchett says Bill Gates looked 'stressed' during Epstein questioning but 'well-coached'

[0:02] What do you want? [0:03] If you get something off your mind, now's the chance to do it. [0:08] Got it. [0:08] Well, you know, I'm Tim Burchett, and I'm a center. [0:12] What do you need? [0:13] What do you all want to ask me? [0:15] Anything? [0:16] How long were you excited to be a presidential election? [0:18] I've been in twice. [0:19] The Democrats are doing their thing right now, so I didn't think I could stay, but I [0:22] didn't think it was appropriate. [0:23] Yeah, the questions are very intense. [0:26] And I'm just trying to get to the heart of his relationship with Epstein and the association [0:35] if there's a business association or what, if there's a, you know, I think there's some [0:41] questions that alluded to some blackmail type things, what was going on there. [0:46] And it's pretty clear to me, though, that Epstein was a friend collector. [0:49] You know, he just liked to have people around him that were big deal and get his picture [0:54] made with him and hang out with him, and I think that's how he reeled them in. [0:58] So is there anything that you're learning then during this testimony that you think could [1:02] change the course of the investigation, lead to new convictions, anything that kind of [1:07] advances where we already stand? [1:09] Of course, Mr. Gates is very couched in his replies, and I mean, he's very well coached, [1:15] too. [1:16] He's got great attorneys, I assume. [1:17] And he's probably made more money and interest since more than all of us will make in a year [1:22] just in this time I'm talking to you. [1:24] So I don't know that we'll gather too much from this, actually. [1:29] Did you hear anything? [1:30] Not yet. [1:31] No, ma'am. [1:32] How was his debut? [1:33] He looked pretty downtrodden for a guy worth, you know, several whatever billions or whatever. [1:40] I mean, he's like Oprah times 20, I think. [1:43] I'm not sure. [1:44] He's pretty well off. [1:45] But he did look pretty worn down and stressed. [1:49] But if I was his attorneys, that's exactly how I'd coach him to be in front of this group. [1:54] Congressman, we've heard some people- [1:57] Good job yesterday at the UFO press conference, dude. [2:00] I don't know if you noticed, it was me that called on you to answer. [2:03] But they had some guy with a cell phone, he wasn't even pressed. [2:06] So I just said, what the heck, Joe. [2:08] Go ahead, baby. [2:08] I always appreciate it. [2:09] So it has been a legend, and some have even said conspiracy, that Epstein was involved [2:16] in some kind of blackmailing operation for very wealthy rich people. [2:20] The fact that Gates is also saying that in his own opening statement that that's happening, [2:24] does that sort of open up a whole new line of questioning for other people as well? [2:29] I think so. [2:30] My questions were along those lines in the first place. [2:32] But since he's done that, we're going to go back and readjust him just a little bit [2:36] and maybe get to more of the meat of the matter. [2:39] I agree, yeah. [2:40] I think that's going to be – that will change the course of it. [2:43] Unfortunately, most of the Democrats weren't in there when that was going on. [2:47] And Congressman, why was this a closed door hearing? [2:49] I'll get to all y'all. [2:50] Don't worry. [2:51] Do what? [2:52] Why was this a closed door hearing? [2:53] I don't know, ma'am. [2:54] That's above my pay grade. [2:55] I'm big about transparency. [2:56] I always just say let it be wide open. [2:58] But that seems to be something both parties agree on, and that's the way we go. [3:03] And we did that with the Clintons as well. [3:06] I think the Clintons said that they weren't going to come in unless we did that, which I [3:10] don't know how you get past the subpoena. [3:12] I'm not really sure how that works. [3:13] But I guess if you're a big deal, you can do more than the rest of us could. [3:18] I'll get you. [3:19] And then I'll get you, ma'am. [3:20] Go ahead. [3:21] There was a question earlier about the emails about the STI medication. [3:26] Was that asked about – did you get a clarification from Gates on that? [3:30] I wasn't in there on that part, ma'am. [3:32] I'm sorry. [3:33] Go ahead. [3:34] One of your colleagues said that Gates was kind of combative and that they didn't feel [3:38] he was being very forthcoming, as forthcoming as he could be. [3:40] Do you agree with that assessment? [3:42] What would you be, ma'am? [3:43] I guess if, you know, you're getting drug out here, you owe your dirty laundry. [3:48] And let's be honest, I don't think he's that good of a person, but that's just anybody [3:53] would be that way. [3:54] You've got a great accent, by the way. [3:55] Where are you from? [3:56] London. [3:57] Do you doubt if he was telling you guys the full truth? [4:00] I think he's right up to that line, ma'am. [4:02] I think his attorneys – the last thing he wants to do is tell us a lie and then we call [4:08] him back in. [4:09] First of all, on the level of transparency, do you want to see Acting Attorney Chairman [4:12] Culver said he's going to ask for him? [4:16] Did he specify if that would be for a subpoena? [4:20] Who would be behind those doors? [4:23] Todd's a pretty fearless guy. [4:25] I don't think he needs a subpoena. [4:26] I don't think he's got anything to hide and I don't think he's scared of anybody. [4:29] I heard somebody over here. [4:32] Can I ask you a quick question on FISA? [4:34] Donald Trump did post on Truth Social saying that he will have a full-team continuous acting [4:39] director but now wants a short-term extension. [4:41] Do you think that's something that's going to be able to pass the House or do you feel [4:44] like something – [4:45] It's going to be very tough without – again, without the Constitution playing in if you [4:50] don't have a search warrant or a warrant, I think you're going to be – it's going [4:56] to be problematic for a lot of people. [4:57] So it sounds like you'll probably not be able to pass the House? [4:59] I don't know. [5:00] I don't know. [5:01] President Trump is the master of the deal. [5:04] So we'll just see what he puts on the table and how he works it out. [5:07] But right now, I don't think it's got a very good shot. [5:11] What do you want to see coming next? [5:14] Do what? [5:15] What do you want to see coming next to you? [5:18] Well, I mean, we've got a lot of waste, abuse and fraud, obviously. [5:22] I would like to see us move in some of the amendments and bills that I've moved forward [5:25] with Doge. [5:26] Dylan, we're getting ready to pass the NDAA. [5:29] I'd like to see some real qualifications upon this huge bill we're giving. [5:37] And I'd like to see somebody in the military pass it that gum on it besides the United States [5:41] Marine Corps. [5:42] There are no ones that pass it on a regular basis. [5:44] And I'm not a fan of the war pimps at the Pentagon. [5:46] Their business is war and sending our kids off into war, and I'm not a big fan of that. [5:51] And it's in front of the Epstein Committee. [5:53] Who do you want to see? [5:54] Oh, in front of the Epstein Committee? [5:55] I don't know. [5:56] It just goes on and on. [5:57] Unfortunately, America's attention span is going to run out on this thing. [6:00] It's going to move on to the next object. [6:02] You have a question. [6:03] The head of Act Blue just testified that I plead the fifth to every question and just [6:08] arrogantly walked up. [6:09] What was this in? [6:11] The head of Act Blue. [6:12] Yeah, I know. [6:13] Just plead the fifth to every single question and just arrogantly walked up. [6:16] Is there any possibility to fill the economy? [6:18] Republicans need to get some guts and start taking that majority out for a walk and do something [6:22] with it and start passing it and make the Senate vote on it. [6:26] Send it over there and say, sit, vote on it, or we'll wear you out. [6:29] That's what you got to do. [6:30] How was it? [6:31] This agreement that we have, America's tired of it. [6:34] We have the majority. [6:35] We need to start acting like it. [6:37] Congressman, was there any other people that Gates mentioned that were in absolute orbit [6:42] that the committee could pass on to the DOJ? [6:45] That was something that was brought up, and I didn't hear any new names that haven't [6:49] already been mentioned, ma'am. [6:50] We good? [6:52] Thank you. [6:53] Everybody? [6:54] Thank you. [6:55] These brownies are actually pretty good. [6:56] I don't know. [6:57] They're not as good as my mama or my wife made or my daughter. [7:02] I don't know.