URGENT UPDATE: New revelations from the Justice Department expose former Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for lying about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Documents released just last week show Lutnick’s claims of severing ties with Epstein after 2005 are false, raising serious questions from lawmakers.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, stated, “We have serious questions,” after the release of approximately 3.5 million Epstein files. Lutnick previously told the New York Post that he and his wife visited Epstein’s New York home in 2005 but cut all ties immediately afterward.
However, emails and communications disclosed reveal Lutnick was still involved with Epstein as late as 2012, making plans to visit Epstein’s private island with his family. A shocking report from CBS News confirms Lutnick and Epstein were engaged in business dealings as late as 2014, specifically with a now-defunct advertising technology company called Adfin.
The newly released emails demonstrate that Lutnick and Epstein maintained communication well into the late 2010s, arranging calls and meetings in 2011. In a 2017 email, Epstein pledged $50,000 to a charity event honoring Lutnick, highlighting their ongoing relationship.
The Commerce Department responded to the fallout, with a spokesperson asserting that Lutnick has “never been accused of wrongdoing.” They criticized the media for what they described as a distraction from the administration’s achievements, including securing trillions in investments and historic trade deals.
These explosive details are igniting a firestorm of scrutiny. With Lutnick’s connections to Epstein now under the spotlight, the implications for both his reputation and the Trump administration could be profound.
As investigations continue, all eyes will be on Congress as they seek answers regarding the extent of Lutnick’s interactions with Epstein. This story is developing rapidly, and further updates are expected in the coming days. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this ongoing saga.
