Camilla Jessen
A suggestive card linked to Epstein surfaces in Congress. Trump responds with fury and a $10 billion lawsuit.
A controversial card allegedly signed by Donald Trump has reignited scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump denies authorship and is suing for defamation.
Democrats Release Epstein Birthday Card
On Monday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a previously unseen 2003 birthday card addressed to Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly signed by Donald Trump.
The letter was among a batch of materials handed over to the committee as part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein’s criminal network and political connections.
Shared Secrets
According to news reports, the card appears in a birthday album prepared for Epstein.
It features a sexually suggestive drawing and text implying shared secrets between Trump and Epstein.
Trump Denies Authorship
Trump has forcefully denied writing the card or creating the accompanying drawing of a voluptuous woman.
In response to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, which first described the letter, Trump filed a defamation lawsuit demanding $10 billion in damages.
Sues Media for $10 Billion
“These are not my words, that’s not the way I speak. I also don’t draw,” Trump stated, calling the article “false, malicious and defamatory.”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich backed the denial by posting samples of Trump’s known signature on X, writing:
“Time for @newscorp to open the checkbook, it’s not his signature. DEFAMATION!”
“We Have a Few Things in Common, Jeffrey”
According to Democrats and matching Wall Street Journal reporting, the card included what appears to be a handwritten note framed by a stylized outline of a woman’s body.
The note opens with: “We have a few things in common, Jeffrey.”
“May Every Day be Another Wonderful Secret”
“Riddles never get old, have you noticed that?… A friend is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret,” the letter goes on.
Democrats say the card’s release is part of a broader push for transparency surrounding Epstein’s connections and potential enablers.
Broader Effort to Release “Epstein Files”
The birthday card surfaced as Congress faces mounting bipartisan pressure to release the full cache of Epstein-related documents, often referred to as the “Epstein files.”
Calls for transparency have come from both sides of the aisle, including Vice President JD Vance, who advocated for disclosure even before assuming office.
In August, the Justice Department began turning over documents related to its Epstein investigation to the Oversight Committee.
Last month, the committee subpoenaed Epstein’s estate for key records, including financial transactions, contact lists, legal agreements, and his will.
Epstein’s History and Legal Fallout
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial in New York on charges of trafficking and sexually abusing underage girls.
His death followed public outcry over a secret 2008 plea deal in Florida that allowed him to avoid federal charges.
Trafficking Underaged Girls
Investigations revealed Epstein had paid underage girls for sexual activity under the guise of “massages.”
Many of his associates, including high-profile figures in politics, academia, and business, have faced questions about their ties to him.
Trump and Epstein’s Documented Past
Trump’s relationship with Epstein has been well-documented over the years.
The former president has acknowledged that they were once friendly but claims to have severed ties more than two decades ago, allegedly after Epstein hired staff away from Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago club.
“There was a falling out,” Trump has said in the past. “I banned him from the club.”
Trump has not been accused of any criminal conduct related to Epstein or his sex trafficking case.
Lawsuit Highlights Media Tensions
Trump’s legal response, particularly his $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, underscores his ongoing battle with mainstream media.
The card’s handwriting and style have yet to be independently verified.
