US EditionLutnick Says Epstein Was 'Greatest Blackmailer Ever,' Contradicting FBI Review
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick alleges Epstein used incriminating videos of wealthy clients to secure a lenient 2008 plea deal, calling him the 'greatest blackmailer ever.'
- Howard Lutnick stated that Jeffrey Epstein was 'the greatest blackmailer ever' during an interview on the New York Post's podcast, contradicting a previous FBI review that stated there was no evidence of trafficking by Epstein.
- Lutnick alleged that Epstein may have traded incriminating videos of powerful associates for leniency in a 2008 plea deal, suggesting that he believed Epstein was blackmailing his high-profile friends.
- Rep. Robert Garcia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, called Lutnick’s comments 'incredible' and indicated the committee may seek to subpoena him for more information regarding Epstein.
- Lutnick's statements have prompted scrutiny over the administration's actions and have raised questions about the adequacy of previous investigations into Epstein's activities.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the "genius" behind Trump's tariffs, yesterday claimed late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was “the greatest blackmailer ever” — and may have traded the feds video of his rich and well-connected associates getting massages from young women in exchange for a controversial 2008 plea deal. Lutnick made these allegations to The Post’s Miranda Devine on the latest episode of “Pod Force One” and now the Oversight committe…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is the "greatest blackmailer ever"
Howard Lutnick calls Epstein the 'greatest blackmailer ever' on podcast
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Jeffrey Epstein the "greatest blackmailer ever" while speaking on a New York Post podcast. Also, a new poll shows 77% of Americans want all of the Epstein files released. WIRED Senior Writer Jake Lahut joins Katy Tur to discuss.
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