Calls For Howard Lutnick To Resign Grow Louder After His Congressional Testimony (5/17/26)

The Epstein Chronicles · May 17, 2026 · 13m

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick came under intense scrutiny after testifying before congressional investigators about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a relationship that appeared far more extensive than he had previously admitted publicly. Lutnick insisted that his interactions with Epstein were limited and “inconsequential,” describing only a handful of meetings over the years despite previously portraying himself as someone who distanced himself from Epstein after an uncomfortable encounter in 2005. However, emails, schedules, and testimony released by investigators showed…