Bulwark Takes Lutnick Lied About Epstein. Why Don't Republicans Care?
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Feb 10, 2026 They unpack records that contradict Howard Lutnick's claim he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein, including trips, investments, and donations. They compare how other countries pursued resignations or probes while U.S. officials face little accountability. They explore political calculations that keep figures in power and the broader pattern of few consequences for elites.
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Lutnick's Claims Contradicted By Files
- Howard Lutnick publicly claimed he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 but evidence shows multiple post-2005 contacts and collaborations.
- The released files document family trips, joint investments, donations, and correspondence through 2018, contradicting his statements.
Documented Post-2005 Interactions
- The Epstein files show specific interactions: a planned family trip to Epstein's island in 2012 and a $50,000 donation in 2017.
- They also reveal joint investment documents and email correspondence about local construction in 2018.
Lying, Not Criminality, Is The Core Issue
- The hosts emphasize that lying about contacts is proven even if no criminal conduct is alleged.
- They frame the core issue as deception and credibility, not necessarily provable crimes.