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May 13, 2026
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Calls Epstein Interactions 'Meaningless' in Congressional Testimony
- Howard Lutnick described his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein as 'meaningless and inconsequential,' including a 2012 visit to Epstein's island with a large group.
- He stated he was unaware of the arrangements for the visit, which included his family and friends, and claimed he did not witness any inappropriate conduct.
- Lutnick's testimony has sparked renewed calls for his resignation amid ongoing scrutiny from the House Oversight Committee.
6 Sources
- Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with EpsteinMay 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM · The Guardian
- Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighborMay 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM · CBS News
- Lutnick sought to clean up Epstein revelations in closed testimony to House committeeMay 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM · Politico
- Howard Lutnick says he couldn’t remember when he learned Epstein was a sex offender, deposition transcripts showMay 13, 2026 at 11:28 PM · Independent
- putting" interaction with Epstein in testimonyMay 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM · BBC
- Lutnick said interactions with Epstein 'meaningless and inconsequential': TranscriptMay 14, 2026 at 1:28 AM · ABC News