Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012 — years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

According to public reporting, Lutnick’s name appears in more than 250 documents within the recently released Epstein files. While appearing in documents does not itself prove wrongdoing, traveling to Epstein’s island after his conviction raises serious questions about judgment, ethics, and transparency.

In corporate America and academia, leaders have stepped down following revelations of associations with Epstein. Yet the White House has dismissed concerns and expressed full support for Secretary Lutnick without announcing any independent review.

Public trust demands accountability — especially from cabinet-level officials.

The American people deserve clarity on:

The full nature of Secretary Lutnick’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein;
Whether any official business or conflicts of interest were involved;
Whether his statements about the extent of contact were complete and accurate.

This petition calls for:

• A formal, independent investigation into Secretary Lutnick’s past associations with Jeffrey Epstein;
• Full public disclosure of relevant records;
• Secretary Lutnick’s resignation if the investigation finds misleading testimony, ethical violations, or conflicts of interest.

Holding public officials accountable is not partisan. It is essential to restoring trust in government.

No one should be above scrutiny.