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Commerce Secretary Faces Backlash Over Epstein Ties

7/17/2025

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire for his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, igniting fierce debates among Republicans. While President Trump minimizes the case's importance, House Speaker Mike Johnson demands transparency. The push for the release of Epstein-related documents intensifies, even as Trump suggests political motives behind the scrutiny.

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Story summary

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire for his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, igniting fierce debates among Republicans. While President Trump minimizes the case's importance, House Speaker Mike Johnson demands transparency. The push for the release of Epstein-related documents intensifies, even as Trump suggests political motives behind the scrutiny.