Lutnick's $5M donation scrutinized

Federal Election Commission filings have revealed a massive $5 million contribution from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to the Congressional Leadership Fund.

The donation occurred shortly before Lutnick was scheduled to testify before Congress regarding his historical ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

While administration spokespeople maintain the gift was a personal matter unrelated to his official duties, ethics watchdogs have raised concerns about the timing.

The revelation adds to the growing political pressure on the Trump cabinet as midterm elections approach.