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Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Ties to Epstein Revealed

2/7/2026

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Lutnick's Epstein Ties

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says he had limited interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents show business ties with Epstein as recently as 2014.
In 2012, Lutnick's company signed a contract with the now-defunct Adfin advertising firm.
Lutnick had claimed to sever ties with Epstein in 2005, but he continued communication through 2014.
The document release intensifies scrutiny of high-profile individuals connected to Epstein, including Lutnick.

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Congress Reviews Epstein Files

The U.S. Department of Justice will allow Congress members to review unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein starting Monday.
Lawmakers must provide 24 hours' notice to access the documents under a law passed last year to increase transparency.
The files include over 3 million documents.
Rep. Ro Khanna, who sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, called the arrangement a victory for Congress.

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Historical Context

The Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress in November 2025, mandated the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This act echoes the 1974 Freedom of Information Act, aimed at enhancing governmental transparency. In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released over 3 million pages, revealing connections to influential figures and raising ongoing concerns about accountability and victim privacy.

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Lutnick's Epstein Ties

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says he had limited interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents show business ties with Epstein as recently as 2014.
In 2012, Lutnick's company signed a contract with the now-defunct Adfin advertising firm.
Lutnick had claimed to sever ties with Epstein in 2005, but he continued communication through 2014.
The document release intensifies scrutiny of high-profile individuals connected to Epstein, including Lutnick.

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