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Lutnick donated $5M to House GOP super PAC ahead of Epstein deposition
Key takeaways
- The CLF is the central fundraising arm for House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
- The April donation, which was disclosed in a Thursday filing, marks Lutnick s first political donation as secretary.
- Commerce Department spokesperson Kristen Eichamer told The New York Times that Lutnick made this donation in his personal capacity, just as many Cabinet Secretaries from both parties have done in the past.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The Trump administration official made the donation to the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) on April 1, and he testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on May 6 during a closed-door briefing with lawmakers on the panel.
The CLF is the central fundraising arm for House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
The April donation, which was disclosed in a Thursday filing, marks Lutnick s first political donation as secretary. He previously donated $5 million to President Trump s super PAC during his 2024 campaign.
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