Overview
- Axiom reported that Lutnick volunteered to appear and said he has done nothing wrong and wants to set the record straight.
- The House Oversight Committee interview will be conducted behind closed doors in the coming weeks.
- Reuters reported that Lutnick has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Released records indicate Lutnick met Epstein at his home in 2011 and on his island in 2012, after previously stating in a podcast that he had only met Epstein in 2005; he later told senators he did not recall the reason for the island visit.
- Oversight Chairman James Comer said the secretary proactively agreed to the interview and praised his willingness to engage with the committee.