White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during a press briefing amid questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that President Trump continues to support him. Lutnick, who testified about visiting Epstein’s island in 2012, denied having a close relationship with the convicted sex offender. Leavitt shifted the focus to recent administration achievements, including the Dow surpassing 50,000 points and declining crime rates. The briefing concluded with Leavitt emphasizing the importance of sharing the administration’s successes.
