Comer says Lutnick has agreed to testify in Oversight panel's Epstein probe

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Tuesday that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to voluntarily testify in front of his panel as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.

Lutnick has come under fire recently after he allegedly lied to Congress about his connection to Epstein during his confirmation hearing. Lutnick previously said he had cut off all contact with Epstein after first meeting him in 2005, but admitted last month that he also had lunch with Epstein in 2012.

Comer did not specify when Lutnick's deposition will take place, but said he has "proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the panel.

"I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee," Comer said on X. "I look forward to his testimony."

Lutnick and the White House have also confirmed the secretary's testimony in statements to Axios. The hearing will take place behind closed doors, but a transcription of the testimony will be publicly released.

"I look forward to appearing before the committee," Lutnick told Axios. "I have done nothing wrong and I want to set the record straight."

Lutnick has not been accused of any wrongdoing.