The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s associates has entered a new, more aggressive phase. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has announced her intention to call Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify following a review of unredacted Department of Justice (DOJ) documents.
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The push for testimony centers on a discrepancy between Lutnick’s public statements and internal DOJ records.
- Lutnick’s Stance: He has previously downplayed his relationship with Epstein, characterizing it as limited or non-existent in certain timeframes.
- The Allegations: New documents allegedly suggest more frequent contact, including a planned 2012 lunch on Epstein’s private island and business connections involving an investment firm called Adfin.
A High-Stakes Investigation
Rep. Mace’s decision comes as the committee ramps up pressure on figures mentioned in the files. This week has already seen significant movement:
| Event | Status |
| Clinton Depositions | Bill and Hillary Clinton were deposed this week (Feb 26-27) regarding their ties to Epstein. |
| Bipartisan Pressure | Democrats are now pushing for testimony from Donald Trump, while Republicans like Mace and Thomas Massie focus on Lutnick and other associates. |
| Mace’s Vow | Mace stated she has “zero faith” in the DOJ to handle this internally and believes public subpoenas are the only way to achieve transparency. |
Why It Matters
“We are going to subpoena his associates, his business partners, and the people who spent significant time with him.” — Rep. Nancy Mace
