President denies authorship of risqué note uncovered in 2003 Epstein birthday album compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell
WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump is denying claims that he authored a provocative birthday message to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, after a Wall Street Journal report detailed the existence of a bawdy letter allegedly written by Trump and included in a photo album prepared by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003.
According to the report published Thursday, the album featured personal messages from Epstein’s inner circle, including one purportedly from Trump. The letter, described as “bawdy,” was reportedly typed over the outline of a naked woman, with Trump’s signature placed suggestively beneath the waistline to mimic pubic hair. The message concluded with: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
In an imagined dialogue included in the note, Trump allegedly wrote, “We have certain things in common, Jeffrey,” to which Epstein responded, “Yes, we do, come to think of it.” The conversation continues with Trump remarking, “Enigmas never age, have you noticed that?” and Epstein replying, “As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.”
According to the People.com, the letter was among a collection of personal contributions compiled by Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime companion who was convicted in 2022 for her role in a child sex trafficking ring and is now serving a 20-year prison sentence.
When contacted by the Wall Street Journal, Trump, 79, vehemently denied writing the message. “This is not me. This is a fake thing. It’s a fake Wall Street Journal story,” he said. “I never wrote a picture in my life. I don’t draw pictures of women… It’s not my language. It’s not my words.” Trump also threatened legal action against the outlet, saying he would sue “just like I sued everyone else.”
Neither the FBI nor the Department of Justice provided comment on the matter.
Trump’s alleged connection to the letter adds renewed controversy to a long-scrutinized relationship. His name has appeared in flight logs and other records tied to Epstein, though no charges have ever been filed against him. The same documents list numerous high-profile names, including former President Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew, but presence in those logs alone does not imply wrongdoing.
Epstein died in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death, ruled a suicide, and the failure to bring further co-conspirators to justice have fueled widespread public suspicion and bipartisan calls for transparency.
In Congress, Democrats have continued pressuring the Justice Department to release sealed files related to Epstein. A recent proposal sought to attach a disclosure amendment to cryptocurrency legislation, but Republicans blocked the effort.
Earlier this year, a Justice Department memo announced the closure of its investigation into Epstein. The department stated that no evidence existed of a “client list” or of Epstein using blackmail against influential figures. The memo reaffirmed the official finding that Epstein died by suicide.
Following the memo’s release, Trump dismissed renewed questions about the case. “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?” he said, according to ABC News. “This guy’s been talked about for years … are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable.”
While hundreds of pages of materials related to the case have been unsealed, including evidence logs and flight manifests, many questions remain unanswered — and the emergence of documents like the birthday letter only deepens the intrigue around Epstein’s ties to the powerful.
People.com
