BREAKING: New documents have surfaced, revealing that former Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may have lied about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This shocking development is prompting urgent calls for accountability from lawmakers.
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), has demanded answers after Lutnick claimed he had “zero interactions” with Epstein after 2005. In a statement today, Garcia emphasized, “We have serious questions,” following the release of around 3.5 million Epstein files by the Justice Department.
Lutnick, a billionaire finance executive and long-time ally of former President Donald Trump, previously told the New York Post that he and his wife visited Epstein’s Manhattan home in 2005 but cut all ties thereafter. However, newly uncovered emails and documents suggest that Lutnick was involved with Epstein as recently as 2014.
According to CBS News, Lutnick was making arrangements to visit Epstein’s private island with his family as late as 2012. The documents indicate that they were engaged in business dealings tied to a now-defunct advertising technology firm called Adfin during that time.
Emails released show that Lutnick and Epstein maintained regular communication, planning calls and meetings, including discussions about real estate in 2018. Notably, in 2017, Epstein pledged to donate $50,000 to a dinner event honoring Lutnick, further complicating Lutnick’s claims of severed ties.
In response to these revelations, a spokesperson from the Commerce Department defended Lutnick, stating, “He has never been accused of wrongdoing.” The spokesperson criticized media coverage, claiming it detracts from the administration’s achievements, such as securing historic investments and trade deals.
As this story develops, the implications for Lutnick and the Trump administration could be significant. The investigation led by Garcia aims to uncover the truth behind Epstein’s extensive connections to powerful figures and the potential cover-ups that may have taken place.
What’s Next: The House Oversight Committee is expected to hold hearings and demand further documentation regarding Lutnick’s relationship with Epstein. As public scrutiny intensifies, more details are likely to emerge, raising critical questions about accountability and transparency in high-level dealings.
This story is developing, and updates will follow as new information comes to light. Stay tuned for the latest developments on this urgent issue.
