Howard Lutnick’s Ties To Epstein Explained—As He Prepares To Testify Before Congress

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Howard Lutnick set to be questioned about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein He is the first Trump Cabinet official to face the House Oversight Committee. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to testify behind closed doors on Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, making him the first Trump Cabinet official to face questions as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation. Lutnick agreed to the voluntary transcribed interview after months of criticism over his relationship with Epstein -- who was once Lutnick's neighbor -- and past statements distancing himself from the notorious sex offender.