A new political confrontation erupted when Democratic lawmakers revealed a letter allegedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein for his birthday. The letter, released by the House Oversight Committee, has sparked intense reactions and denials from the White House.
Democrats reveal Trump’s birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein
Legal representatives of Epstein’s estate handed over significant documents to the Oversight Committee following an official subpoena issued previously. Democratic committee members proceeded to release the letter through platform X on Monday.
The content of the signed letter reads characteristically: “Happy Birthday and may each day be another wonderful secret“. This birthday message to Epstein has become the focal point of the current political dispute.
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the birthday book put together for the financier’s 50th birthday, which includes a letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.
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Donald Trump’s denials regarding the letter to Jeffrey Epstein
Donald Trump has categorically denied the authenticity of the letter, characterizing it as “something fake” when details were first published by the Wall Street Journal in July. The president argued that it doesn’t represent the way he expresses himself and that he doesn’t sketch images.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich posted various samples of Trump’s signature on platform X, writing: “Time for @newscorp to open the checkbook, that’s not his signature. DEFAMATION!“.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s birthday book
According to the Wall Street Journal, Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell created a special birthday book for the financier in 2003. The birthday book included entries from various acquaintances of Epstein, including the letter bearing Trump’s name.
The legal subpoena issued by the committee demanded the surrender of multiple documents, with the birthday book being a central element of the investigation.
The historical relationship between Trump and Epstein
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein maintained friendly relations for an extended period. However, the president has stated that their relationship deteriorated in the early 2000s when the financier attempted to recruit employees from the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Epstein faced his first criminal charges in 2006 in Florida for felony solicitation of prostitution. This case marked the beginning of his legal troubles that continued until his death.
Legal actions and reactions
Trump filed a lawsuit against journalists, the publisher, and executives of the Wall Street Journal, including News Corp owner Rupert Murdoch, following the story’s publication in the summer. The newspaper’s publishing house responded that it has “complete confidence in the rigor and accuracy of the reporting”.
The case continues to provoke political confrontations, while the news outlet has contacted the White House and Trump’s personal lawyers for further comments.
