The former President stated he had no prior knowledge of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island with his family. He addressed the matter briefly to reporters, emphasizing his own lack of connection to the controversial figure.
Emails reveal Lutnick received an invitation to the island in December 2012, accompanied by his wife and children. The visit reportedly centered around potential business ventures involving a company named Adfin, adding a layer of complexity to the situation.
When questioned directly, the former President reiterated he hadn’t discussed the matter with Lutnick. He firmly asserted, “I was never there,” anticipating potential future scrutiny and preemptively denying any personal involvement.
Recent reports indicate Lutnick’s former company maintained business ties with Epstein as late as 2014. This contradicts earlier statements characterizing his interactions with Epstein as “limited,” particularly given the 2012 island visit.
Documents released from the so-called Epstein files show both Lutnick and Epstein signed agreements on December 28, 2012, to invest in an advertising technology company, Adfin. Their signatures appeared on consecutive pages of the contract, solidifying a financial connection.
Lutnick had previously described a decisive break with Epstein in 2005, following a visit to Epstein’s New York townhouse. He reportedly vowed to avoid Epstein entirely, calling him “disgusting.”
However, evidence suggests continued contact between the two men. Emails demonstrate arrangements for phone calls and plans for meetings as recently as 2011, raising questions about the extent of their severed ties.
The revelation of Lutnick’s 2012 visit, coupled with the documented business dealings, casts a new light on his past relationship with Epstein and challenges previous public statements.
