The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, will be heard on May 6 in Congress for his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce of the United States, will participate on May 6 in an official interview before the House Oversight Committee, in the context of an extensive investigation regarding Jeffrey Epstein's connections. The hearing, which will be voluntary, follows the publication of recent court documents detailing Epstein's relationships with influential figures in politics and business. According to these documents, the relationship between Lutnick and Epstein was reportedly closer than Lutnick had previously claimed, including contact after Epstein's conviction in 2008 and a visit to his private island in 2012. Lutnick has denied the allegations and stated that he is willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify the situation.

The Chairman of the Committee, James Comer, confirmed that Lutnick has agreed to participate proactively, emphasizing his commitment to transparency. The Epstein case continues to have significant political and legal implications, and the investigation remains ongoing, aiming to identify responsibilities and gaps in handling this complex case. The transcript of the interview will be made public, providing the opportunity to obtain additional details about Lutnick's relationship with Epstein.