Howard Lutnick Pushes Back on Epstein Claims: “I Saw Him Only Twice in 14 Years”

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pushed back on claims that he had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, saying their interactions were extremely limited. Lutnick explained he first met Epstein after moving next door in New York and recalled seeing him only two additional times over the next 14 years. He emphasized that the encounters were brief and infrequent, rejecting suggestions of any ongoing connection.