Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and connections. Following the session, Democratic committee members accused Lutnick of being evasive and lying to Congress, demanding his resignation. Representative James Comer, the Republican chairman of the committee, separately stated that Lutnick was not '100% truthful' regarding his ties to Epstein. Lutnick told the committee he ceased contact with Epstein in 2005, but investigatory files reportedly indicate otherwise, according to a House inquiry. Democrats said that if former President Donald Trump watched the testimony, he would fire Lutnick. The committee is continuing its probe, and Lutnick is the first sitting Cabinet member to testify in this investigation.
Lutnick's appearance before the House Oversight Committee was part of a broader inquiry into Epstein's network and crimes. According to NBC News, Lutnick stated that he stopped communicating with Epstein in 2005. However, the House inquiry is seeking to understand why investigatory files appear to contradict that claim. CBS News reported that Lutnick's testimony drew criticism from Democrats on the panel.
Democratic members of the committee described Lutnick's answers as evasive. They accused him of helping to cover up Epstein's crimes and of not being truthful under oath. The Independent reported that Democrats said Trump would fire Lutnick if he watched the testimony. Newsmax noted that Democratic lawmakers demanded Lutnick's resignation, alleging he lied to Congress and participated in a cover-up.
Republican Chairman James Comer offered a critical assessment as well. The Straits Times reported that Comer said Lutnick was not '100% truthful' about his ties to Epstein. This remark marked a rare instance of a Republican leader publicly questioning a Trump administration Cabinet member's veracity in the Epstein probe.
The House Oversight Committee has not announced further steps regarding Lutnick's testimony. The investigation into Epstein's associates and activities remains ongoing.
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