Howard Lutnick scrutiny grows as new photo shows him with Epstein

Trump commerce secretary – who lived next door to Epstein in New York – urged to testify about extent of relationship

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking a closer look at US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick’s connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after the justice department’s website restored a photo showing him with the disgraced financier on his private island.

In the picture, Epstein appears front and center – and is surrounded by three other men. Lutnick, dressed in a blue shirt and white shorts, stands a few feet behind Epstein.

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