Skip to content

Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over shifting Epstein explanations

newsMay 6, 2026343,545

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told the House Oversight Committee he could not remember why he visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island, and his explanation shifted multiple times under questioning. Committee Democrats presented new details about family visits and business dealings involving Lutnick and his sons that contradict his earlier statements. The inconsistencies have prompted ethics and conflict-of-interest concerns for a Cabinet official WHO oversees U.S. trade and commerce policy.

Dr. Jack Brown
@drjackbrown.bsky.social

Note the sudden high pitch in James Comer's voice when he speaks about releasing the transcripts of Howard Lutnick's testimony re his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Why so nervous, Rep. Comer?

5265h ago
Moi c’est Glenn13

He looks like he just witnessed a crime.

Choujo-san12

He looks completely at ease during that exchange. (Sarcasm)

ElleM9

That's his expression on being questioned. AP Lutnick needs to step down, he's up to his neck in Epstein's crimes.

freekn-genius8

These testimonies should be on C-SPAN,

Mojomom8

Maybe it had something to do with the "he wasn't 100% truthful" part of this statement???

OkieAtty6

His body language and facial expressions say whatever happened in that room was BAD. As in bad, bad.

hoyden27.bsky.social5

This bum will be begging for your vote to keep him in Congress -- AND head of the oversight committee for the Epstein files -- DON'T GIVE IT TO HIM. HE'S PART OF THE PROBLEM. HE NEEDS TO GO, KENTUCKY VOTERS.

wizard prang4

Are all Rs as stupid and repulsive as the ones in federal govt?

warrenthedude.bsky.social4

Where is the shit eating grin and constant assumptions of guilt he had every time he spoke about Hunter?

klynnc.bsky.social3

Also note, he isn't all gitty like when he was trying to find something on Joe and Hunter Biden.

Blue Woman Voting 📎3

You know I think everyone is missing the mark here with Lutnick. His wife was the contact. She made the plans to bring the nannies to the Island. SHE needs to be interviewed.

raittafan.bsky.social3

Comer reminds me of Mr Hoene. Both in looks and in voice!

Dogs10Gods03

Comer has a bachelor's in agriculture, that's it, he should be watching beans grow. 🤦 🫘🌱

jon3

for him to admit that he wasn’t completely honest that’s a bad sign..

Wm Maldonado2

He is finding hard to continue lying. Lmfao

Snarky McSnarkerson2

There are photos of him with Epstein on the island.

foolwatcher2025.bsky.social2

Come you criminal Kentucky bastard spit them out

2 sources