Howard Lutnick has served as the confirmed Secretary of Commerce since February 2025, maintaining an active role through mid-2026 in tariff implementation, budget testimony, and trade policy under the Trump administration. Calls for his resignation from House Democrats and advocacy groups, centered on inconsistencies in statements about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, surfaced in early 2026 and intensified in May but produced no removal, firing, or administration action. As an influential cabinet member with strong executive alignment, these partisan pressures have not altered his position, supporting trader consensus reflected in the 58% implied probability that he remains through year-end. No scheduled confirmation votes, term limits, or procedural deadlines apply before December 31.