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Democrats accuse Commerce chief Howard Lutnick of Epstein cover-up

Democrats demanded the resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick after a closed-door deposition, accusing him of lying to Congress and aiding a cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Published May 6, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Democratic lawmakers accused U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of lying to Congress and helping to cover up the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, and they demanded his resignation following a closed-door deposition. The accusations came during an investigation into the notorious sex offender.