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Claim Text: The commerce secretary has faced some calls to resign over the issue.
Simplified Text: Commerce secretary has faced calls to resign over the issue
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Politics
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM (6 months ago)

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Lutnick Acknowledges Traveling to Epstein’s Island

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/howard-lutnick-jeffrey-epstein-island.html

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island, contradicting previous claims. The admission came during a Senate hearing, where Democrats questioned Lutnick's ties to Epstein. The article details Lutnick's interactions with Epstein and the political fallout.

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