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sheshe2

(98,452 posts)
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 09:55 AM Jul 2025

Howard Lutnick's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Come Under Scrutiny

Howard Lutnick's real estate ties to financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are once again drawing scrutiny, given the commerce secretary's apparent support for President Donald Trump's dismissal of what he described as "the Epstein case."

A 2019 investigation by Crain's found that Epstein—in addition to his infamous townhouse at 9 East 71st Street in Manhattan, also known as the Herbert N. Straus House—had significant links to the adjacent property, which real estate records show is still owned by Lutnick.

When approached for comment on the property and Lutnick's relationship with his former neighbor, the Commerce Department told Newsweek that the pair "had no personal relationship, contact, or direct dealings."

Why It Matters

The dispute that has arisen in the Republican Party over Epstein, and the "client list" he is alleged to have possessed, has become a significant thorn in the side of the Trump administration. Prominent MAGA figures including Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones have voiced anger at the refusal to release full details regarding Epstein's past relationships, and the handling of the case has resulted in feuds within and between federal agencies, according to CNN and the BBC.


More https://www.newsweek.com/howard-lutnick-epstein-ties-2099660




Dear Humans,

Trump appointed Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary this year.

What you probably didn’t know is that Lutnick used to live next door to Jeffrey Epstein. Like, literally next door. East 71st Street. Manhattan. While Epstein and Maxwell were busy trafficking minors.

That’s not speculation. That’s a fact. And he’s currently running America’s economic policy. Which Donald keeps damaging to distract from his Epstein allegations.

Yesterday Lutnick just stood there and laughed while his evil buddy Donold deflected Epstein questions on a tarmac.


https://www.thegodpodcast.com/p/trumps-commerce-secretary-lived-next

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Howard Lutnick's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Come Under Scrutiny (Original Post) sheshe2 Jul 2025 OP
"G.O.P. pervos of a feather are perving together." - The Luttster (R-complicit) BoRaGard Jul 2025 #1
If the house is rockin'... Kid Berwyn Jul 2025 #2
He was in the house. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #3
That's what I mean. Kid Berwyn Jul 2025 #5
More MAGA scum and pedos . sheshe2 Jul 2025 #6
Curiouser and curiouser Prairie Gates Jul 2025 #4
Gee! It seems like Give Peace A Chance Jul 2025 #8
Manhattan is crowded Nasruddin Jul 2025 #7
Wondering same thing. I don't get to pick my neighbors and a couple of them are NOT people I would associate with Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #9
The people... Beowulf42 Jul 2025 #10
Makes perfect sense wolfie001 Jul 2025 #11

Kid Berwyn

(25,091 posts)
5. That's what I mean.
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 10:51 AM
Jul 2025

Can you imagine trying to get to sleep, living next door? Might as well come over and join the party. So happens Lutnik never left until the estate sale.

Attilatheblond

(9,236 posts)
9. Wondering same thing. I don't get to pick my neighbors and a couple of them are NOT people I would associate with
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 12:10 PM
Jul 2025

Gonna need more evidence that there is some there there beyond geographic proximity before I get excited about this 'connection'.

Beowulf42

(317 posts)
10. The people...
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 12:18 PM
Jul 2025

Who were present in the moment that was Watergate were justly shocked, but the lurid breadth and depth of and visibility of the present horrific scramble of incompetence and immorality is one hundred times dangerous to our nation. This all out in the open air for everyone to see. I am sorry I have lived this long to see the ignominy of a once proud nation. We must all join together to stop this and prosecute each and every one of these despicable malefactors.

wolfie001

(7,968 posts)
11. Makes perfect sense
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 12:34 PM
Jul 2025

That's the republican way. All are evil. Always plotting to steal and pillage. Fucking horde of Vandals. Apologies to any Vandals out there.

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