House panel to interview Lutnick on Epstein ties in May

Andrew Solender

A man with a gray beard in a dark suit and blue tie stands in a formal setting, with colorful banners and part of the American flag in the background. — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stands in the Oval Office on March 31. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will sit for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee on May 6, three sources 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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