Trump official Howard Lutnick to sit for May interview with House panel on Epstein ties
Source: Axios · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will sit for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee on May 6, a source familiar with the matter told Axios.Why it matters: Lutnick has come under intense public scrutiny after the Justice Department's release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shed new light on the ties between the two men.Lutnick has denied wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein, telling Axios' Mike Allen last month: "I look forward to appearing before the committee. I have done nothing wrong and I want to set the record straight."Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a statement at the time that Lutnick "proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the panel."I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee. I look forward to his testimony," Comer said.What we're hearing: Axios previously reported that a transcript of the interview will be released publicly.
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