Trump’s Name Surfaces in Jeffrey Epstein’s Birthday Book
A new report suggests Donald Trump may be among the contributors to a birthday gift book given to convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite Trump’s repeated calls to move past the Epstein scandal, fresh claims continue to emerge.
Trump Pushes Back Amid Rising Scrutiny
The Trump administration’s push to move on from Epstein has only fueled more investigations into Epstein’s past and his ties to powerful figures, including Trump himself. This surge in attention follows statements from the DOJ and FBI denying the existence of any “client list” Epstein used for blackmail.
Though Trump’s friendship with Epstein has been public knowledge, the former president insists he disliked Epstein and hadn’t spoken to him for years before the sex crime accusations arose.
What Is Epstein’s Birthday Book?
Last week, the Wall Street Journal revealed that Ghislaine Maxwell—Epstein’s former accomplice—had compiled messages and photos from Epstein’s associates for his 50th birthday in 2003. The book allegedly includes a typewritten letter signed simply “Donald,” featuring a hand-drawn outline of a naked woman and ending with the phrase: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
Trump denied writing the letter, calling it fake. However, The New York Times reported that Trump’s name appears on the list of contributors to Epstein’s birthday book.
Where Is the Birthday Book Now?
According to Brad Edwards, a lawyer for Epstein’s victims, the birthday book remains with Epstein’s estate. Meanwhile, Congressman Ro Khanna has expressed plans to subpoena the book, potentially offering concrete proof about the book’s existence and the authenticity of Trump’s alleged message.
The Epstein estate told ABC it will “comply with all lawful processes,” but did not confirm if it holds the book or whether Trump’s letter is inside.
Trump Denounces Allegations and Threatens Lawsuit
Trump has yet to address claims about his name on the contributors’ list. Instead, he vehemently rejected the Wall Street Journal’s report on the letter. On his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote:
“The Wall Street Journal, and Rupert Murdoch, were warned directly by President Donald J. Trump that the supposed letter they printed was FAKE. If they print it, they will be sued.”
He added that despite warnings to the WSJ editor, Emma Tucker, they published what he calls a “false, malicious, and defamatory story.” Trump announced plans to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Murdoch soon.
