US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties

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.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony comes after documents revealed Lutnick visited Epstein's island in 2012, years after claiming to have cut ties with the convicted sex offender. Committee Chairman James Comer announced Lutnick "proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" for a transcribed interview as part of the committee's investigation. Lutnick has acknowledged the 2012 visit, which occurred during a family vacation. The announcement follows recent testimony from Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding their connections to Epstein. Lutnick's planned testimony comes amid bipartisan calls for his resignation due to the revealed visit.