Howard Lutnick to answer questions from US House over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Summary
Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, will testify before a House committee about his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The meeting will be private, and Lutnick has denied any wrongdoing, saying his contact with Epstein was limited.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick agreed to a transcribed interview with the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
- The interview follows the Justice Department's release of documents showing Lutnick kept in touch with Epstein after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
- Lutnick has said he visited Epstein’s private island in 2012 with his family and friends.
- Epstein’s schedule showed a meeting with Lutnick in May 2011.
- Lutnick maintains he had limited interactions with Epstein and denies any improper relationship.
- Earlier statements by Lutnick about ending contact with Epstein in 2005 conflicted with the newly released documents.
- The White House said Lutnick remains an important member of President Donald Trump’s team and is fully supported.
- The interview will be held behind closed doors, with a transcript to be released later.
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