Epstein files: Howard Lutnick volunteers to testify to House committee

Commerce Secretary Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the House Oversight Committee, said Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.

3 Mar, 20:19 — 3 Mar, 20:20

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The Epstein files have brought renewed scrutiny to individuals associated with the disgraced financier. Lutnick's voluntary testimony could shed light on the extent of his relationship with Epstein and potentially reveal new information relevant to ongoing investigations or public understanding of Epstein's network.

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Coverage indicates that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has volunteered to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The reports highlight Lutnick's previous acknowledgment of a 2012 lunch with Epstein on his private island, which contradicted earlier claims of having severed ties much earlier.

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Lutnick's earlier claim of having cut ties with Epstein well before 2012

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Howard Lutnick has volunteered to testify before the House Oversight Committee
The testimony concerns Lutnick's connections to Jeffrey Epstein
Lutnick previously admitted to having lunch with Epstein on his private island in 2012

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Howard Lutnick is the Commerce Secretary

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Lutnick's agreement to testify was proactive and voluntary

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The House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., confirmed Lutnick's agreement

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Lutnick had previously claimed to have cut ties with Epstein much earlier than 2012

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Lutnick's earlier claim of having cut ties with Epstein well before 2012

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