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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Backs Away from Epstein Blackmail Claim
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recanted his claim that Jeffrey Epstein engaged in blackmail, stating it was mere speculation during a House Oversight Committee interview, amid scrutiny over his interactions with Epstein despite initial reservations.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recanted his claim that Jeffrey Epstein engaged in blackmail, stating it was mere speculation during a House Oversight Committee interview, amid scrutiny over his interactions with Epstein despite initial reservations.
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