Thomas Massie, a leading Republican voice, is demanding the immediate resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following revelations about the secretary’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This controversy is the latest political flashpoint stemming from the massive Epstein document dump.
Massie, who has been pushing hard for the release of these files, stated flatly that Lutnick should step down. When asked if the secretary should instead testify before Congress, Massie was clear. He said, “No, he should just resign,” to “make life easier on the president” because Lutnick has a lot to answer for. Massie observed that the files suggested that Lutnick was “in business” with Epstein long after Epstein was convicted for sexual crimes. ”
