Bulwark Takes

WILD Interview! Lutnick Shatters Trump's Epstein Party Line

Oct 2, 2025
Hosts discuss Howard Lutnick's surprising comments regarding Trump and Epstein, highlighting Lutnick's personal anecdotes about his creepy neighbor. They explore allegations of Epstein potentially blackmailing powerful figures through taped encounters and how Lutnick's revelations challenge the White House narrative denying any links. The conversation delves into the implications of Lutnick's history of verbal missteps and the ongoing mysteries surrounding Epstein's elite connections, suggesting further developments on the horizon.
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INSIGHT

Official Denial Versus Public Anecdotes

  • The White House and DOJ have maintained there is 'no credible information' tying other prominent people to Epstein's crimes.
  • That official line is undercut by public anecdotes from figures like Lutnick who describe Epstein's public sexualized behavior.
ANECDOTE

Neighbor Visit That Ended Fast

  • Howard Lutnick recounts being Epstein's neighbor and visiting his apartment once where a massage table made him and his wife uncomfortable.
  • They left immediately and decided never to be in the same room with Epstein again.
ANECDOTE

Epstein Embedded In New York Elite

  • Will Sommer and Andrew Egger note Epstein was deeply embedded in New York's elite long before legal actions arose.
  • Lutnick's story fits a pattern of rich New Yorkers having social ties to Epstein despite later revelations.
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