Trump says Lutnick would comply with Epstein subpoena: ‘He’s a very innocent guy’

Published February 27, 2026 1:58pm ET



President Donald Trump on Friday said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick would comply with a subpoena after Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said Democrats have enough support to force the secretary to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about his reported connections to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Speaking to reporters before heading to Texas, Trump was asked about Khanna’s remarks.

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