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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing mounting scrutiny as he prepares to testify before a House Oversight Committee examining ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers are zeroing in on Lutnick’s past interactions with Epstein, particularly the gap between his public statements and evidence suggesting the relationship may have been more extensive than he previously disclosed. His testimony is part of a broader congressional push to map out how high-level figures maintained contact with Epstein, especially after his 2008 conviction.

The pressure surrounding Lutnick has intensified, with critics questioning whether he was fully transparent about the nature and duration of his association with Epstein. The issue is no longer just the existence of the relationship, but whether it was minimized or misrepresented in ways that misled the public and policymakers. Lutnick has denied wrongdoing, but the hearing is expected to test those claims directly, with potential political consequences depending on how his account holds up under examination.


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Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expected to testify in House Epstein probe next month: reports | The Independent