Trump-purported explicit letter to Epstein uncovered
In a recent turn of events, the White House deputy chief of staff, Taylor Budowich, has taken to social media to accuse News Corp., the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, of defamation. The accusation comes after the publication of a report suggesting that President Donald Trump had signed a controversial letter to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The letter, which is part of Epstein's "Birthday Book" compiled by his former assistant, Ghislaine Maxwell, for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003, includes a drawing of a curvy woman and the words "A friend is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday --- and may every day be a wonderful secret." The disclosure of this letter has occurred amidst bipartisan pressure in Congress for the release of Epstein's files.
Trump has denied any involvement in the letter, stating that he had ended his friendship with Epstein decades ago and had no knowledge of the crimes. However, the President's ties to Epstein are well-documented, and Democrats have received a copy of Epstein's 50th birthday album as part of a batch of documents from Epstein's estate. Maxwell allegedly collected letters from Trump and other associates of Epstein to include in the album as a gift.
The White House has affirmed that Trump "did not sign" a letter intended for Epstein. Yet, the person who allegedly wrote the card is not explicitly identified in the available information. The FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have also indicated that there is no evidence of a "client list" blackmailed by Epstein.
The controversy surrounding the letter has led to a crisis among Trump's allies and supporters. J.D. Vance, the current vice-president, made requests for the release of records before assuming his position. Trump himself has filed a $10 million lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for publishing the report on the alleged letter.
The White House has also denied that Trump "drew a picture" for Epstein. The letter released by the committee appears exactly as described by The Wall Street Journal in its report. The Journal reported that the drawing included breasts and the word "Donald" in the pubic hair region.
The revelation of this letter comes at a time when Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for being Epstein's accomplice. Epstein's death in a federal prison was ruled a suicide by the FBI and the DOJ. The ongoing investigation into Epstein's dealings continues to uncover new details, adding to the complexity of the case.
As the story unfolds, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Trump's relationship with his supporters and the broader political landscape. The White House has not yet commented on the specific allegations beyond denying Trump's involvement in the letter.
