NewsThe GuardianMay 13, 2026United States
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Addresses Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before a House committee that he met with Jeffrey Epstein only three times. He stated that these meetings were inconsequential and denied having any personal or professional relationship with the financier.
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This testimony clarifies the nature of a high-ranking government official's past associations with a convicted sex offender.
Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick met with Jeffrey Epstein three times.
- Lutnick denied having a personal or professional relationship with Epstein.
- Lutnick formally condemned Epstein's conduct during his testimony.