New revelations from Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice in late January 2026 have intensified scrutiny on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender.
The documents, part of a massive trove exceeding 3 million pages, show that Lutnick and Epstein—who were next-door neighbors on Manhattan’s Upper East Side—maintained regular communications and interactions for at least 13 years, extending well into the 2010s. These records directly contradict Lutnick’s prior podcast claims that he cut all ties in 2005 after a disturbing visit to Epstein’s townhouse, where he vowed never to be in the same room with him again.
Among the alleged communications are 2011 emails arranging calls and drinks, as well as 2012 exchanges in which Lutnick and his family coordinated a visit to Epstein’s private Caribbean island, Little St. James, for lunch, followed by a message from Epstein’s assistant stating “Nice seeing you.” In December 2012, both men signed documents on behalf of their entities to invest in the advertising technology company Adfin, with their signatures appearing on neighboring pages of the contract.
Further documents reveal ongoing contact, including a 2017 donation by Epstein to a Wall Street dinner honoring Lutnick and 2018 discussions about neighborhood construction projects near their homes.
In response, the Commerce Department has stated that Lutnick and his wife had “very limited interactions” with Epstein, often in her presence, over the subsequent 14 years, emphasized that he has never been accused of any wrongdoing, and dismissed the reports as media attempts to distract from the administration’s achievements.
The disclosures have triggered bipartisan calls for Lutnick’s resignation, with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie arguing that Lutnick “should just resign” to ease pressure on President Trump. Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff accused Lutnick of lying to the American people about his ties and declared that he “has no business being our Commerce Secretary” and should step down immediately. Other lawmakers from both parties have echoed these demands, citing concerns about Lutnick’s judgment and apparent contradictions between his public statements and the documented evidence.
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