BREAKING: New documents expose former Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for lying about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious concerns among lawmakers. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, is demanding immediate answers after revelations from the Justice Department’s recent release of around 3.5 million Epstein files.
In a shocking statement, Garcia declared, “Trump Commerce Secretary Lutnick said he had zero interactions with Epstein after 2005 – looks like they were actually in business together. We have some serious questions.” Lutnick had previously told the New York Post that he and his wife visited Epstein’s New York home in 2005 but severed all ties shortly thereafter.
However, the newly uncovered documents indicate that Lutnick was involved with Epstein as late as 2014. Emails released by the DOJ reveal that Lutnick and Epstein had ongoing discussions regarding a now-defunct advertising technology company named Adfin. These dealings continued well past Lutnick’s public claims of no interaction with Epstein.
Significantly, emails show that Lutnick and Epstein were arranging visits to Epstein’s private island as recently as 2012. They maintained contact through 2011, discussing personal meetings and even a planned drink together. Notably, in 2017, Epstein pledged $50,000 to a dinner honoring Lutnick hosted by the United Jewish Appeal Federation. In 2018, Lutnick directly emailed Epstein about real estate matters, contradicting his earlier statements about having severed ties.
A spokesperson from the Commerce Department vehemently defended Lutnick, stating, “He has never been accused of wrongdoing. This is nothing more than a failing attempt by the legacy media to distract from the administration’s accomplishments,” emphasizing the administration’s focus on securing trillions in investments and delivering historic trade deals.
The implications of these revelations are significant, not just for Lutnick but also for the broader investigation into Epstein’s connections with powerful figures. As these developments unfold, the public and lawmakers alike are left questioning the integrity of high-ranking officials and their relationships with individuals like Epstein.
What happens next? As the House Oversight Committee continues its investigation, all eyes will be on Lutnick and the potential fallout from these explosive findings. Expect more updates as this story develops, with major repercussions likely for those involved.
