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Democrats Call Commerce Sec Lutnick Liar Over Epstein Testimony

5/7/2026

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Democrats and Rep. Yassamin Ansari called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick a liar, with Ansari accusing him of enabling a cover-up.
Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Ro Khanna warned the transcript could embarrass U.S. President Donald Trump and lead to Lutnick’s removal.
Committee Chair James Comer defended Lutnick’s transparency despite Democrats’ claim that the missing video concealed false statements.

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Democrats and Rep. Yassamin Ansari called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick a liar, with Ansari accusing him of enabling a cover-up.
Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Ro Khanna warned the transcript could embarrass U.S. President Donald Trump and lead to Lutnick’s removal.
Committee Chair James Comer defended Lutnick’s transparency despite Democrats’ claim that the missing video concealed false statements.