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Rep. Crockett Seeks Subpoena Over Lutnick's Epstein Claims

10/4/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) seeks a subpoena of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over his comments about Jeffrey Epstein, marking a formal inquiry.
Lutnick described a 2005 visit to Epstein's townhouse, noting a massage room and possible blackmail tactics.
Crockett would pursue questioning former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta about his role in Epstein's plea, and urged witnesses to share video evidence.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) seeks a subpoena of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over his comments about Jeffrey Epstein, marking a formal inquiry.
Lutnick described a 2005 visit to Epstein's townhouse, noting a massage room and possible blackmail tactics.
Crockett would pursue questioning former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta about his role in Epstein's plea, and urged witnesses to share video evidence.