A shocking report by The Wall Street Journal has shocked political and legal circles, showing that former President Donald Trump supposedly wrote a raunchy birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The letter, which is said to be a part of a leather-bound album Epstein was presented with on his 50th birthday, has been the focus of major scrutiny, with Trump denying writing it outright and threatening lawsuits against the outlet.
The letter, according to reports, contains typed words within the shape of a nude woman, drawn supposedly with heavy marker. The signature of Trump is also said to be present below the waistline of the drawing, styled to resemble pubic hair. The letter is said to be a third-person exchange between Trump and Epstein, finishing with the salacious sentence: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
The letter, reportedly written at the behest of Ghislaine Maxwell — Epstein’s long-time partner convicted later for arranging underage girls for sexual exploitation — hasn’t been confirmed to have been written or signed by Trump. In a point-blank response to The Wall Street Journal, Trump asserted, “This is not me. This is a fake thing… It’s not my language. It’s not my words.”
The letter’s resurfacing comes at a politically fraught time. Trump has been facing mounting pressure following Attorney General Pam Bondi’s refusal to release additional documents related to the Department of Justice’s prior Epstein investigation. The letter’s emergence also coincides with the firing of Maurene Comey, a key Epstein prosecutor and daughter of Trump’s longtime adversary, former FBI Director James Comey.
In response to the Journal’s article, Trump threatened to sue the newspaper, its corporate parent NewsCorp, and media magnate Rupert Murdoch. On his platform Truth Social, Trump said that he told Murdoch not to publish the article and blamed him for not having the authority to prevent it.
In spite of Trump’s denial, the fact that the letter appears in Epstein’s birthday book — along with letters from other celebrities like attorney Alan Dershowitz and billionaire Les Wexner — leads to questions about the extent of Epstein’s social circle and his relationships with influential people.
The Department of Justice has not yet verified whether or not the album was among the documents examined in its previous investigations. In the meantime, Trump has tasked Attorney General Bondi with seeking access to all “relevant Grand Jury testimony,” although experts note that information is strictly guarded and not likely to be divulged without extraordinary cause.
Jeffrey Epstein took his own life in 2019 while facing trial for charges of child sex trafficking. Ghislaine Maxwell received a 20-year prison sentence. Trump has already said that he broke with his friend Epstein prior to the financier’s first conviction, in 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What exactly was in the letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein?
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the letter contained a third-person fictional dialogue between Trump and Epstein, inscribed in the shape of a nude woman. The letter concluded with the words: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump’s signature, in stylized form, came after the waist line.
Did Trump admit to sending the letter?
No. Trump vehemently denied writing or signing the letter. He claimed the language wasn’t his and called the report “fake,” adding that he never draws or uses such expressions.
Why is this story significant now?
The resurfacing of the letter comes amid criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision not to release further DOJ evidence on Epstein. It also follows the abrupt firing of Maurene Comey, a key Epstein prosecutor.
Is there any legal implication for Trump if the letter is genuine?
Currently, the letter is a more reputational issue than a legal issue. Unless it is part of a larger criminal cover-up or abuse, the mere fact of its existence will unlikely result in charges.
What’s Trump’s history with Epstein?
Trump admitted to familiarity with Epstein but said their friendship had ceased prior to Epstein’s 2008 conviction. However, old videos and images have depicted them together at social gatherings, including Mar-a-Lago in the 1990s.
