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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended his prior association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein this week in Washington D.C., following the release of Department of Justice files that suggest a more substantial relationship than the official had previously acknowledged. The newly unsealed documents have sparked intense public and political scrutiny regarding Lutnick's past social interactions, specifically his presence on Epstein’s private island, Little St. James. Lutnick maintains that these visits were strictly family-oriented and occurred long before the full extent of Epstein’s criminal activities became public knowledge. The released files challenge Lutnick’s earlier assertions of having only a marginal connection to the disgraced financier. Detailed travel logs and communication records within the Justice Department paperwork indicate multiple instances of contact, prompting critics to question transparency during Lutnick’s confirmation process and his current role in the federal government. In response to the growing controversy, Lutnick has characterized the trips to the island as vacations involving his wife and children, framing the relationship as one based on social networking within high-finance circles rather than an involvement in Epstein's illicit operations. This development adds to the ongoing fallout surrounding the Epstein case, as investigators and the media continue to pore over financial and travel records of high-profile figures. While Lutnick has not been accused of any legal wrongdoing, the revelation of these documents puts the Department of Commerce under a spotlight. Political analysts suggest that the discrepancy between Lutnick’s initial descriptions of the relationship and the evidence found in the Justice Department files could lead to further congressional inquiries as the administration seeks to maintain public trust in its leadership.