US EditionMore Democrats call for Lutnick to resign over Epstein dealings
Justice Department files show Commerce Secretary Lutnick had continued ties with Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction, contradicting past statements and prompting bipartisan resignation calls.
- On Monday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced bipartisan calls to resign after Justice Department files prompted fresh scrutiny.
- The Justice Department's rolling release of Epstein files prompted scrutiny, showing Lutnick remained in contact with Epstein as recently as 2018, contradicting his claim of no interactions after 2005.
- Legal documents list both Lutnick and Epstein as signatories on a December 2012 Adfin deal, with Lutnick planning a family trip to Epstein's island that same month.
- The White House and Commerce Department defended Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, rejecting calls from Rep. Robert Garcia and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie who said he misled the public and should resign.
- On Monday, members visited the Justice Department to review unredacted Epstein documents, while House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer pursues testimony and five subpoenas but did not signal plans to compel Lutnick's testimony.
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims
Under questioning from Democrats on Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after the late financier's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution…
‘Just resign’: Bipartisan outrage grows over Commerce Secretary Lutnick ties to Epstein, including visit to island - The Boston Globe
Some lawmakers accuse Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of deliberately misleading the public about the extent of his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
‘It’s despicable’: Republicans question how long Lutnick can survive his Epstein crisis
The NewsHoward Lutnick’s Jeffrey Epstein problem may be getting worse.Republicans on Capitol Hill are getting more unsettled about revelations that the Commerce Secretary’s ties to Epstein were closer than he acknowledged. And Trump administration allies are now actively debating his fate — even as the White House continues to proclaim his job is safe.Lutnick, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, is facing political heat after the latest…
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