Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘meaningless and inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein
Summary
Howard Lutnick, the U.S. commerce secretary, told lawmakers he met Jeffrey Epstein only three times and did not have a personal or professional relationship with him. Lutnick said his meetings with Epstein were brief and unimportant, and he condemned Epstein’s illegal actions.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick met Jeffrey Epstein three times: in 2005, 2011, and 2012.
- The 2005 meeting was a coffee visit at Epstein’s home with Lutnick’s wife.
- In 2011, Lutnick briefly discussed scaffolding at Epstein’s residence.
- The 2012 meeting involved a lunch invitation on Epstein’s private island with family and friends.
- Lutnick said he never saw any illegal behavior during these meetings.
- He condemned Epstein’s crimes and those who took part in them.
- Lutnick’s statements were questioned because he had previously said on a podcast that he ended ties with Epstein in 2005.
- Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
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