Commerce chief Lutnick to face Epstein grilling in closed-door interview – US politics live
Summary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will be interviewed behind closed doors by the House Oversight Committee about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick admitted visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012, which conflicts with his earlier statements that he ended ties with Epstein in 2005.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, will give a closed-door, recorded interview to the House Oversight Committee.
- Lutnick visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012 with family, contradicting his claim of ending ties with Epstein in 2005.
- A photo of Lutnick and Epstein on the island was briefly removed and then restored by the Department of Justice.
- Lutnick and Epstein were reportedly involved in business together as recently as 2014.
- Democrats threatened to subpoena Lutnick to force his testimony, but Republicans on the committee supported his appearance.
- Representative Nancy Mace and committee chairman James Comer, both Republicans, pushed for Lutnick’s cooperation.
- Questions are expected about when Lutnick’s relationship with Epstein ended.
- Some committee members complain that witness interviews are scheduled at inconvenient times.
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