House Committee Releases Epstein Birthday Letter Purportedly Signed by Trump Amid White House Denials

A controversial handwritten birthday letter allegedly from President Donald Trump to the late Jeffrey Epstein was released by the House Oversight Committee, sparking intense debate. The crude note, featuring a drawing of a naked woman and a cryptic dialogue between Trump and Epstein, bears a signature that many, including Trump's niece Mary Trump and MSNBC's Lawrence O’Donnell, affirm as genuine. Despite these assertions, the White House vehemently denies the letter's authenticity, calling the signature a forgery and continuing litigation against the Wall Street Journal, which originally published the letter. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig described the letter's release as a significant blow to Trump's lawsuit denying the letter's existence, noting that the House subpoenaed the document from Epstein's estate. Meanwhile, survivors of Epstein's trafficking network have criticized President Trump's administration for dismissing their calls for justice and transparency, with one survivor expressing disappointment over what she described as the White House's disregard and false labeling of their concerns as a "hoax." The release of these files and the ensuing controversy highlight ongoing tensions surrounding Epstein's legacy and Trump's connections to him.