‘I am here to testify on budget’: Lutnick dodges Van Hollen’s question on ties with Jeffrey Epstein
Howard Lutnick faces explosive Senate questioning over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers accuse him of misleading Americans and dodging key questions. The high-stakes hearing saw tense exchanges, with Lutnick deflecting scrutiny by focusing on the budget instead of addressing Epstein links. The controversy comes amid newly released Epstein files fueling bipartisan outrage and demands for accountability.