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Lutnick testifies before congressional panel on Epstein ties
The Commerce Secretary provided testimony regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers expressed concerns about the implications of his statements. (sources: washingtonpost, cbsnews, thehill, politico)
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The Commerce Secretary participated in a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee, discussing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Some lawmakers criticized the testimony as insufficient.
- The Commerce Secretary testified voluntarily before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with Epstein.
- Democratic lawmakers expressed strong disapproval of Lutnick's testimony, calling it an 'egregious cover-up.'
- Rep. Ro Khanna suggested that Trump would dismiss Lutnick based on his testimony.
Why it matters
The testimony raises questions about accountability and transparency regarding connections to Epstein.
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