Commerce Sec. Lutnick Must Resign Over Epstein Lies and Ties

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s story about Jeffrey Epstein is falling apart — and he should not be trusted with public office.

Lutnick publicly claimed he was “one and done” with Epstein after a single disturbing visit to Epstein’s home. But during a House Oversight Committee interview, lawmakers presented evidence that Lutnick corresponded with and met Epstein multiple times after that, including a visit to Epstein’s private island.

Instead of taking responsibility, Lutnick tried to explain it away with word games. He insisted he was never “with” Epstein because his wife was present — even while acknowledging under questioning that being in the same room with someone means being “with” them. 

A cabinet secretary who parses basic English to avoid accountability cannot be trusted to serve the American people.

Tell Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and President Trump: Lutnick must resign immediately — and if he refuses, Trump must fire him.

This is about honesty, transparency, and whether powerful people can mislead the public about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein without consequence.

Lutnick also repeatedly refused to answer questions about whether he discussed Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, or the Epstein files with President Trump. That matters. The public deserves full transparency about Epstein’s network, the powerful people around him, and any attempt to bury or minimize the truth.

Survivors have waited far too long for accountability. They should not have to watch cabinet officials dodge, deflect, and cling to power after misleading the public about Epstein.

Add your name now to demand Howard Lutnick resign as secretary of commerce — and demand Trump remove him if he refuses.

The petition to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and President Donald Trump reads:

"Howard Lutnick must resign immediately as secretary of Commerce over his misleading statements, evasive testimony, and unexplained ties to Jeffrey Epstein. If he refuses to step down, President Trump must fire him and ensure full transparency about Lutnick’s communications and meetings related to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the Epstein files."