Skip to Main ContentHoward Lutnick Agrees To Testify On Epstein TiesU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to an interview with the House Oversight Committee over his past ties to the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, Axios has reported.Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, while sharing Axio’s report in a social media post Tuesday, said Lutnick has “proactively agreed to appear voluntarily” before the committee.“I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee. I look forward to his testimony,” Comer wrote.Lutnick was a neighbor of Epstein’s in New York and has admitted to having traveled to Epstein’s private island in 2012, but he has denied having a relationship with him.Democrats on the Oversight Committee last week said they had enough votes to force Lutnick to testify about his relationship with Epstein.Secretary Lutnick has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee. I look forward to his testimony. https://t.co/O5s5Pz8pdl— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) March 3, 2026See All UpdatesClose