Trending Now - Howard Lutnick to Testify Before House Committee on Epstein

WHO:

Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary

James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee

President Trump

Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State

Bill Clinton, former President

Nancy Mace, Republican Representative

Jeffrey Epstein, convicted sex offender

WHAT:

Howard Lutnick has agreed to appear voluntarily before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

James Comer stated, “I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee. I look forward to his testimony.”

Lutnick had previously claimed to have cut ties with Epstein in 2005, but documents suggest continued interactions.

Lutnick acknowledged visiting Epstein's private island in 2012 and described a lunch there with his family.

The House Oversight Committee is investigating the government's handling of the Epstein case.

WHERE:

House Oversight Committee, Washington, D.C.

Little St. James, Epstein's private island in the Caribbean

New York City, where Lutnick and Epstein were neighbors

WHEN:

Announcement of Lutnick's voluntary appearance was made on March 3, 2026.

Lutnick's alleged cutting of ties with Epstein was in 2005.

Epstein pleaded guilty to state prostitution charges in 2008.

Lutnick's visit to Epstein's island occurred in 2012.

The Justice Department released documents related to Epstein in late January 2026.

WHY:

The House Oversight Committee is investigating Epstein's case and Lutnick's connections to him, amid bipartisan interest in his testimony.

HOW:

Lutnick's appearance is voluntary, as confirmed by James Comer.

The committee has not yet set a date for Lutnick's testimony.

Lutnick's interactions with Epstein were revealed through emails and documents released by the Justice Department.

Today, Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, has agreed to voluntarily appear before the House Oversight Committee to discuss his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. James Comer, the committee chair, praised Lutnick's commitment to transparency and expressed eagerness for his testimony, which comes amid ongoing investigations into the government's handling of Epstein's case. While Lutnick previously claimed to have severed ties with Epstein in 2005, recent documents indicate continued interactions, including a visit to Epstein's private island in 2012.