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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 \u2014 U.S. House Democrats on Monday made public a controversial letter allegedly written by President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, contained within what has been dubbed Epstein\u2019s \u201cbirthday book.\u201d The book, a 50th birthday gift filled with notes, photos, and personal messages from Epstein\u2019s acquaintances, was handed over to Congress by Epstein\u2019s lawyers. While the letter appears to bear Trump\u2019s signature, both the president and the White House have firmly denied its authenticity, dismissing it as a fabrication.
The letter, previously reported by the Wall Street Journal in July, includes a sketch of a nude female silhouette and words attributed to Trump calling Epstein a \u201cpal\u201d and wishing him \u201cwonderful secrets every day.\u201d White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich denounced the disclosure, calling it \u201cdefamation\u201d and insisting the signature was forged. Trump, who has repeatedly described the matter as a Democrat-led \u201choax,\u201d has even filed a lawsuit against News Corp, the Journal\u2019s parent company, over its reporting on the alleged letter.
Republicans, who control the House Oversight Committee, countered the Democratic release by publishing hundreds of pages of additional material provided by Epstein\u2019s lawyers. These included the full \u201cbirthday book,\u201d Epstein\u2019s will, and his 2007 non-prosecution agreement with Florida prosecutors. The move came after Democrats pressed for broader disclosures, insisting that the files could reveal damaging information about Trump and others tied to Epstein.
The \u201cbirthday book\u201d reportedly contains contributions from other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton, Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz, and former Bear Stearns CEO Alan \u201cAce\u201d Greenberg. Clinton\u2019s alleged message praised Epstein\u2019s \u201cchildlike curiosity\u201d and ambition, while Greenberg described their professional relationship as a source of \u201cvicarious thrills.\u201d Neither Clinton nor Dershowitz could be immediately reached for comment, and Greenberg passed away in 2014.
Epstein\u2019s shadow continues to loom large in U.S. politics, years after his 2019 prison suicide. His victims, alongside some members of Congress, remain unsatisfied with partial disclosures, demanding full transparency. Democrats have sharpened their criticism of Trump, asking pointedly, \u201cWhat is he hiding? Release the files!\u201d For now, the debate underscores how Epstein\u2019s legacy remains a political flashpoint, ensnaring prominent figures even long after his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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