Leavitt on Calls for Lutnick to Resign Amid Ties to Epstein: He Remains an Important Member of President Trump’s Team

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REPORTER: “Secretary Lutnick today was testifying on the Hill. He said that he had visited Epstein’s island in 2012 with his wife and children, and that’s after he said that he had cut ties with Epstein. The Justice Department documents show that he was in contact with Epstein through 2018 over messages. So, does the White House stand behind Secretary Lutnick right now, or, given what he has said today, has there been any shift in how the White House is viewing Secretary Lutnick’s performance?”

LEAVITT: “No. Secretary Lutnick remains a very important member of President Trump’s team, and the president fully supports the Secretary.”