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Commerce Sec. Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties, Faces Resignation Calls
5/6/2026
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- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Justice Department files reveal Lutnick maintained correspondence with Epstein after the 2008 conviction and visited Epstein’s private island in 2012 with his wife, children and nannies.
- Rep. Thomas Massie urged Lutnick to resign, saying he has a lot to answer for.
