How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

A British whistleblower has revealed evidence that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick failed to disclose business ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The findings, sourced from released Epstein files, have raised questions about Lutnick's transparency during his confirmation process.
Why it matters
This highlights potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency within high-level US government appointments.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Howard Lutnick was appointed US commerce secretary by President Trump in 2025
The article reports on allegations and findings from a whistleblower while including the subject's defense and official statements.
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