Epstein Probe Intensifies as Lutnick Faces Testimony Over Island Visit

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., stated Thursday that it is “very possible” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will be called to testify in the panel’s ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Comer made the remarks in Chappaqua, New York, where the committee was deposing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding Epstein, the late convicted sex offender.

Lutnick recently acknowledged visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012, despite previously claiming he had severed ties with the figure after 2005.

“That’s very possible, and I think there’s a good chance his name will come up in questioning today,” Comer told reporters when asked whether Lutnick could be drawn into the committee’s inquiry.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., also indicated she intended to question Clinton about Lutnick.

“And I want to remind everyone, we’ve already brought in Alex Acosta and Bill Barr for depositions,” Comer added. “That’s two Republicans in the Trump administration, so this isn’t just about Democrats.”

“This is about anyone who has any knowledge of Epstein or the investigation,” Comer said. “We all agree the government failed the victims. What we’re doing is getting transparency to the American people.”

During a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing earlier this month, Lutnick admitted to visiting Epstein’s island, Little Saint James, with his wife and children.

“My wife was with me, as were my four children and nannies,” Lutnick stated. “We were on family vacation.”

Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers Thursday that she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The depositions, which will also include testimony from former President Bill Clinton, are kicking off two days of hearings.

Clinton acknowledged that her husband flew on trips with Epstein connected to charitable work but said she does not recall ever meeting the convicted sex offender.

She confirmed, however, that she had interacted with Maxwell at conferences hosted by the Clinton Foundation.

“So we’re seeing accountability,” Comer remarked. “But we have a desire to see more accountability. We want the answers and hope the next two days will be a step in the right direction.”