Trump’s Lewd Epstein Birthday Note Sparks Renewed Controversy 

A long-simmering controversy involving President Donald J. Trump has re-emerged after the House Oversight Committee publicly released a birthday message allegedly from Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.  

The note, part of a professionally bound birthday book gifted to Epstein on his 50th birthday in 2003, shows a typewritten message accompanied by a crude illustration of a naked woman. At the bottom, a wavy signature reads “Donald,” positioned below the waist to resemble pubic hair. It is worth noting that the human form depicted appears to be that of a child. 

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This revelation has intensified scrutiny of Trump’s past ties to Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. The letter’s existence contradicts Trump’s repeated denials that he ever wrote such a note, or even signed it. His legal team is pursuing defamation litigation against the Wall Street Journal, its publisher, parent company News Corp, and related executives, accusing them of “false, malicious, and defamatory” reporting. 

The origins of the letter trace back to a tranche of documents turned over by Epstein’s estate in response to a subpoena from Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee. The committee members, including Rep. Robert Garcia and Rep. Ro Khanna, pushed for the release amid growing calls for transparency regarding Epstein’s connections to powerful individuals. 

Democrats in the committee framed the release as an effort to confront what they described as Trump’s attempt to obscure the truth. Garcia pointedly declared that Trump had been lying about the note’s existence and that it was time to “release the full files now.” Meanwhile, Rep. Comer asserted his focus remained on a thorough investigation, dismissing accusations from Democrats that documents were selectively disclosed. 

The birthday book itself was reportedly a collection of letters from Epstein’s elite circle, including figures such as Bill Clinton and billionaire Leon Black. While many messages were benign birthday wishes, others were laced with sexual innuendos or suggestive imagery. Another notable letter referenced Trump indirectly via a crude joke about a woman courted by both Epstein and Trump in the 1990s. 

The nature of the Trump birthday note stands apart due to its personal signature and suggestive framing. The Wall Street Journal’s original reporting presented the document in full, suggesting that it was a genuine artifact from Epstein’s network. The White House has vehemently denied the document’s authenticity. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized in a social-media post that “President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.” Trump himself has labeled the entire matter “a fake thing” and maintains the letter is non-existent. 

This development comes at a politically sensitive time. Earlier this year, the Justice Department concluded that there was “no credible evidence” that Epstein had blackmailed prominent individuals or maintained a client list of those involved in trafficking young girls. This finding created uproar, even among some of Trump’s staunchest allies, who had hoped for greater transparency. 

Epstein and Trump’s history stretches back to the 1990s when they socialized in Palm Beach, Florida, and attended the same Mar-a-Lago estate. Flight logs indicate Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet, and they were photographed together on several occasions. Yet, since Epstein’s second arrest in 2019, Trump has insisted they had not been in contact for over 15 years. 

Critics argue that the letter’s existence casts further doubt on Trump’s narrative and raises uncomfortable questions about the depth of their relationship. Victims of Epstein’s trafficking network have been vocal in their demand for the release of all relevant documents. Some even visited Capitol Hill, urging the administration and Congress to publish further files detailing the full extent of Epstein’s connections. 

The political fallout is likely to intensify as Trump’s opponents point to the letter as a symbol of possible concealment and complicity. The public release of the note, particularly with its crude imagery and signature, provides Democrats with ammunition to press for greater accountability. At the same time, Trump’s team remains determined to paint the reporting as a politically motivated attack. 

As the legal battle proceeds, the situation highlights the unresolved tensions between transparency and political expediency. The Epstein case, long a shadowy chapter involving the powerful and wealthy, refuses to fade into obscurity. Instead, it continues to unravel in public view, raising fresh questions about the integrity of America’s highest office and the relationships that once seemed beyond reproach. 

The controversy now turns to whether additional documents from Epstein’s estate will be made public, and whether Trump will have to answer more pointed questions about his relationship with Epstein. In a polarized political climate, the birthday note stands as both a flashpoint and a symbol of unresolved reckoning.