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Trump Officials Face Backlash Over Epstein Connections

2/13/2026

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is accused of lying after documents show he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012.
Dr. Mehmet Oz invited Jeffrey Epstein to a Valentine's party in 2016, despite Epstein's status as a registered sex offender.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has supported Lutnick and Oz amid calls for their resignations.
The article questions why Epstein-linked government officials have not faced consequences.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is accused of lying after documents show he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012.
Dr. Mehmet Oz invited Jeffrey Epstein to a Valentine's party in 2016, despite Epstein's status as a registered sex offender.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has supported Lutnick and Oz amid calls for their resignations.
The article questions why Epstein-linked government officials have not faced consequences.