The Economic Times

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to meeting Jeffrey Epstein twice after his 2008 conviction. This contradicts his earlier statements. Lutnick downplayed his relationship with the disgraced financier. He described their contact as a few emails and two meetings years apart. Lawmakers are calling for his resignation. This follows revelations from Epstein's case files. The files contradicted Lutnick's previous claims.