US Commerce Secy Howard Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House comm
- Posted on May 14, 2026
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US Commerce Secy Howard Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House comm
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questioning from House lawmakers regarding his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick revised earlier statements about Epstein engaging in blackmail, calling it mere speculation. He downplayed several meetings with Epstein, including a 2005 visit that initially disturbed him and his wife. Democrats criticized Lutnick's testimony as evasive, with some calling for his resignation.
