# Lutnick's Epstein Ties Resurface on Social Media

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-23T02:27:49+00:00
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces renewed scrutiny over his past connection to Jeffrey Epstein, following a social media post praising a YouTubers fraud investigation. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen criticizes Lutnick for misleading the public about his relationship with Epstein, highlighting ongoing public interest in Epsteins connections. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bf0eba01d5ecbc7

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