May 6, 2026
Lutnick tells Congress he avoided Epstein after spotting massage table in his home
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told House investigators on Wednesday he steered clear of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after he visited his home and saw a massage table in 2005, but acknowledged two other encounters over the following seven years.
TL;DR
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before House investigators.
- Lutnick claims he avoided Jeffrey Epstein after seeing a massage table at Epstein's home in 2005.
- He acknowledged two further encounters with Epstein within the following seven years.