US commerce secretary details 'off-putting' interaction with Epstein in testimony
Summary
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and billionaire Ted Waitt testified before a congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick described three encounters with Epstein, including a visit to his New York home and a trip to Epstein’s Caribbean island, while Waitt spoke about his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator.Key Facts
- Lutnick said he visited Epstein’s New York home in 2005 and found the environment uncomfortable.
- He claimed to have cut ties with Epstein that same year after a disturbing comment.
- In 2012, Lutnick visited Epstein’s island during a family vacation, despite previously saying he had no contact.
- Lutnick was puzzled how Epstein’s staff knew about his vacation plans.
- Lutnick and his family had lunch outdoors on Epstein’s island but did not enter any buildings.
- Ted Waitt testified about his long-term relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell from 2004 to 2010.
- Waitt said he did not see any illegal acts and was uncomfortable with Maxwell’s connection to Epstein.
- Neither Lutnick nor Waitt faces accusations of wrongdoing from Epstein’s victims.
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