Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012, contradicting previous statements that he had severed ties with Epstein years earlier. Lutnick testified on Capitol Hill that he had lunch with Epstein on the island with his family during a vacation. This confirmation follows the release of Epstein documents by the Justice Department that included correspondence about the visit. Lutnick previously told Congress he ended contact with Epstein in 2005, but now admits to two additional meetings, including the island visit four years after Epstein's conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child. While Lutnick maintains he had minimal contact with Epstein over a 14-year period, some lawmakers have criticized him for misrepresenting the extent of their relationship. The White House has stated that President Trump continues to support Lutnick.
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