US EditionTrump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
Howard Lutnick admitted visiting Epstein's private island in 2012 and meeting him in 2011, contradicting earlier claims of no contact after 2005, prompting bipartisan calls for resignation.
- During a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Lutnick admitted he visited Epstein's island for a family lunch with his wife, four children, and nannies.
- The Justice Department's January release of roughly 3.5 million files shows Lutnick maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein through at least 2018 and arranged visits to Epstein's island, contradicting his claim of cutting ties in 2005.
- Records show a 2011 meeting, communications through at least 2018, and Lutnick confirmed, `he met Epstein when he moved to a house next door in New York.`
- Pressure mounted as lawmakers called for Lutnick to resign while the White House defended him, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen questioning his fitness and credibility before the committee.
- The files renewed scrutiny of multiple high-profile figures named in Epstein records, and critics say Lutnick misled Congress about his contacts, raising credibility concerns.
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has admitted visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island in 2012, contradicting his earlier statements. This revelation has sparked bipartisan calls for his resignation amid ongoing Epstein-related disclosures.
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