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Trump Team Denies Epstein Birthday Letter, Calls Controversy a 'Dead Issue'

The HillSeptember 9, 20251 min944 views
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Allegations of Trump's Letter to Epstein

  • 📰 The Wall Street Journal reported in July 2003 that President Trump allegedly wrote a letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • 🎨 The letter was reportedly written inside the outline of a naked woman, with Trump's signature mimicking pubic hair.
  • ✉️ The alleged letter was part of a collection for Epstein's 50th birthday.

White House Response and Denial

  • 🚫 Trump's team has fiercely denied the authenticity of the letter.
  • ⚖️ The White House states that Trump's lawyers are aggressively pursuing litigation against The Wall Street Journal over their reporting.
  • 🗣️ White House press secretary Caroline Levit explicitly denied the validity of the letter.

Congressional Release of "Birthday Book"

  • 🏛️ The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released files related to the Epstein case, including the "birthday book."
  • 🖼️ A page in the book appears to bear Trump's name alongside a drawing of a naked woman's body and his signature.
  • 📜 The page includes the message, "Happy birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret."
  • 🤝 Another submission in the book is reportedly from former President Bill Clinton.

Trump's Stance on the Controversy

  • 🎤 President Trump himself declined to discuss the letter, calling the controversy a "dead issue" in a call with NBC News.
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