Congress releases Trump Epstein letter
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a letter to Jeffrey Epstein on Monday. The document, labeled as the Trump Epstein letter, appeared in Epstein’s 2003 birthday album. It carried sexually suggestive language and a drawing of a woman. Trump’s name and signature were visible.
Trump immediately denied writing the note or drawing the image. He has also filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for linking him to the letter. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt repeated the denial, saying the president never signed or created the page.
Republicans dismiss Trump Epstein letter
House Republicans quickly brushed off the release. Rep. Byron Donalds said he had seen Trump’s signature many times and the handwriting did not match. Rep. Thomas Massie argued the letter did not help victims of Epstein’s crimes. “It doesn’t prove anything,” Massie said.
White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich posted Trump’s verified signatures online and insisted the one in the Trump Epstein letter was fake.
Letter release revives Epstein ties
The release of the Trump Epstein letter again highlights Trump’s past ties to Epstein. Trump has said he ended their friendship two decades ago after Epstein “stole” women working at his Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most well-known accusers.
Democrats on the committee received the album as part of a batch of Epstein estate documents. The birthday book also mentioned other figures, including former President Bill Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz.
Pressure mounts for Epstein files
The disclosure comes as Congress pushes for full release of Epstein files. Both Democrats and Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, have called for transparency. The Justice Department began handing over Epstein-related documents in August. Lawmakers have requested Epstein’s will, agreements with prosecutors, contact books, and financial records.
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