Trump Goon Uses Crude Reference to Fight Corruption Claims

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has responded to fears about potential government corruption with a weird and crude reference to sucking sounds.

The bizarre comments were made at an economic forum in Washington on Friday, as the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein gave a spirited defense of the administration’s controversial deal with semiconductor manufacturer Intel.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit on April 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. The summit brings together business leaders and tech CEOs for discussions on economy, artificial intelligence and business trends. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) / Alex Wong / Getty Images

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