Trump official Howard Lutnick to sit for May interview with House panel on Epstein ties
Axios
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Commerce Secretary https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/lutnick-epstein-files-testify-house" target="_blank">Howard Lutnick will sit for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee on May 6, a source familiar with the matter told Axios.
Why it matters: Lutnick has come under intense public scrutiny after the Justice Department's release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein https://apnews.com/article/bill-clinton-jeffrey-epstein-deposition-congress-9ea23ac5a5ffd1c7b9511e46308e8b21" target="_blank">shed new light on the ties between the two men.
- Lutnick has denied wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein, telling Axios' Mike Allen last month: "I look forward to appearing before the committee.
I have done nothing wrong and I want to set the record straight."
- Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a statement at the time that Lutnick "proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the panel.
- "I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee.
I look forward to his testimony," Comer said.
What we're hearing: Axios previously reported that a transcript of the interview will be released publicly.