Lutnick Shares Unsettling Epstein Detail as Comer Warns Against Lying
Summary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told House investigators he met Jeffrey Epstein three times, including once on Epstein’s private island with Lutnick’s family. Lutnick corrected earlier statements about this visit, and House Oversight Chair James Comer warned that lying to Congress is a felony and would lead to accountability.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick met Jeffrey Epstein three times between 2005 and 2012.
- One meeting was a lunch on Epstein’s private island in 2012 with Lutnick’s family.
- Lutnick initially said he avoided Epstein after 2005 but later corrected that claim.
- Lutnick’s assistant knew he was in the Virgin Islands, which unsettled him.
- Lutnick has no criminal charges related to Epstein and denies wrongdoing.
- House Oversight Chair James Comer said lying to Congress is a felony and will be punished.
- Lutnick said he and Epstein did not have a personal or business relationship.
- The investigation raises questions about Lutnick’s credibility and connections with Epstein.
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