Trump Note to Epstein That He Denies Writing Released by Congress/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A provocative note to Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly signed by Donald Trump, has been released by House Democrats. Trump denies writing the message or drawing the curvaceous figure that frames it. The disclosure intensifies scrutiny around Epstein’s connections and Trump’s past friendship with the disgraced financier.
Trump-Epstein Note Controversy Quick Looks
- House Democrats released a 2003 birthday album for Epstein featuring a note attributed to Trump.
- Trump strongly denies writing the note or creating its accompanying drawing.
- The document was obtained as part of an inquiry into Epstein’s estate.
- The album includes names of other high-profile figures like Bill Clinton and Alan Dershowitz.
- Trump’s legal team has filed a $10 billion lawsuit over earlier media coverage.
- Lawmakers continue pushing for full release of Epstein investigation records.
- The note’s signature is being questioned by allies and staffers.
- Trump has distanced himself from Epstein for over two decades.
- Public pressure for Epstein file transparency has been mounting in Congress.
Deep Look: Trump-Epstein Letter Controversy Reignites Spotlight on Past Ties
WASHINGTON — A sexually suggestive note allegedly from former President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein has been released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, reigniting scrutiny of Trump’s historical connection to the disgraced financier. The letter was part of a 50th birthday album created for Epstein in 2003, a time when Epstein’s social circles included high-profile figures such as Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and attorney Alan Dershowitz.
The album, obtained by the committee as part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s estate, features numerous notes and messages from celebrities and public figures. Among them is a hand-written note attributed to Trump, surrounded by a hand-drawn sketch of a voluptuous woman and signed with what appears to be Trump’s signature.
“A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,” the letter reads.
However, Trump has adamantly denied writing the note or contributing the risqué artwork.
“These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures,” Trump said in response to the release. The former president has also initiated a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for reporting on the letter earlier this year.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted a statement reaffirming Trump’s denial. “It’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it,” she stated on X (formerly Twitter). “President Trump’s legal team will continue to aggressively pursue litigation.”
Supporting this claim, White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich shared a series of images showing Trump’s known signatures over the years, arguing that the one on the Epstein letter did not match. “It’s not his signature,” he added.
Republican lawmakers exiting the Capitol Monday night echoed the sentiment. Florida Rep. Byron Donalds dismissed the letter’s legitimacy.
“I’ve seen Donald Trump sign a million things. That’s not it,” he said. Kentucky Rep.
Thomas Massie, who is leading a bipartisan initiative to declassify government-held Epstein documents, argued that the letter distracts from the broader goal.
“It doesn’t prove anything. Having a birthday card from Trump doesn’t help the survivors and the victims,” Massie remarked.
The document’s release coincides with increased congressional pressure for transparency in the Epstein case. In August, the Justice Department began transferring documents related to Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation to the House Oversight Committee. Lawmakers had previously subpoenaed Epstein’s estate for a range of documents, including his final will, agreements with federal prosecutors, financial records, and personal contact books.
The renewed focus on Epstein has fueled both political and public demand for more disclosure. Vice President JD Vance, before assuming office, had publicly supported full access to the so-called “Epstein files.” Many see the move as necessary to address the long-standing mystery and speculation surrounding Epstein’s criminal network and the many prominent individuals allegedly tied to it.
Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, had long been accused of exploiting underage girls, often under the guise of offering cash for massages. His former partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, was later convicted for helping recruit and groom young girls for abuse.
Trump has insisted that he severed ties with Epstein over two decades ago, citing a dispute involving the alleged recruitment of young women employed at Mar-a-Lago. Notably, one of Epstein’s most well-known accusers, Virginia Giuffre, had worked at Trump’s resort spa before being introduced to Epstein.
Though Trump has publicly vowed to “unseal everything” related to Epstein, much of the documentation released so far contains information that was already accessible. With the latest disclosure of the birthday album and mounting calls from both sides of the aisle, the political appetite for full transparency appears stronger than ever.
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