Secretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties

Published May 7, 2026 • 2:24 AM

Lutnick said last year that he cut ties with Epstein, his former neighbor, in 2005. But the Epstein files indicate that the two kept in contact, including for a 2012 lunch on Epstein's private island.

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BBCHow US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblowerabout 1 month ago
APBillionaire investor Leon Black is set to testify to Congress about $158M in payments to Epstein2 months ago
New York PostCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explodes over question on Epstein mask resembling him: ‘I have hair’3 months ago
ABC News Lutnick said interactions with Epstein 'meaningless and inconsequential': Transcript4 months ago
Washington ExaminerHoward Lutnick testified he saw Epstein’s massage table as ‘sexual in nature’ during 2005 visit4 months ago
CBS NewsLutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor4 months ago
Google NewsCongress’ Epstein probe raises a thorny question: Who counts as a victim? - Politico4 months ago
NPRSecretary Howard Lutnick is questioned by House lawmakers over his Epstein ties4 months ago

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