Howard Lutnick agrees to appear before US House panel on Epstein network

Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, has agreed to appear voluntarily before the House committee on oversight and government reform as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network, the committee’s chair announced Tuesday.

James Comer, the Kentucky Republican who chairs the panel, said Lutnick had “proactively” agreed to the transcribed interview.

“I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee,” Comer said in a statement.

Lutnick has acknowledged visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012 with family members – a trip that contradicted his earlier claim that he had severed ties with Epstein in 2005.

Lutnick has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein’s crimes.

More details soon …