US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Committee chair James Comer announced Lutnick "proactively agreed" to a transcribed interview. The testimony comes after scrutiny of Lutnick's ties to Epstein increased following the release of files suggesting a closer relationship than Lutnick previously disclosed. Lutnick, who lived next door to Epstein for over a decade, initially stated he ceased contact after 2005, but later acknowledged visiting Epstein's island in 2012. Comer also sent letters to Bill Gates, Leon Black, Kathryn Ruemmler, and others seeking written testimony about their knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Lutnick maintains he did nothing wrong and wants to clarify his involvement.
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