Edith Hejberg
Trump insists the page is not authentic, but its release has reignited long-running questions about his past ties to Epstein.
A 2003 birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein has been made public by Congress, and one page has thrown Donald Trump back into the spotlight. The sketch, drawn inside the outline of a woman’s body, bears his name and what looks like his signature.
Trump flatly denies involvement
The president has rejected the album entry in the strongest terms. “This is not my signature. These are not my words. I don’t draw pictures,” he declared.
His team argues the handwriting and artwork do not match him at all. For Trump, it is a crude forgery designed to smear his name.
A massive lawsuit against the press
Trump’s legal fight has already escalated. He is suing The Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over its earlier reporting on the birthday note.
His lawyers say the coverage was defamatory, malicious, and entirely false. The lawsuit signals just how aggressively Trump plans to push back.
Oversight Committee releases the book
The album was obtained from Epstein’s estate by the House Oversight Committee, which published it this week.
Democrats argue the public has a right to see the contents. They say Epstein’s network of friends and associates deserves close scrutiny. The release has sparked fresh debate across Washington.
Partisan reactions split sharply
Democrats have seized on the page, with Representative Jamie Raskin calling it “sickening.” They see it as more reason to dig deeper into Epstein’s circle.
Republicans, meanwhile, dismiss it as irrelevant to the broader investigation. They argue the fuss is nothing more than political theatre.
Trump camp presents its own evidence
Allies have rushed to prove the note is fake. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump “did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.”
His deputy posted samples of Trump’s real signature online, saying the difference is obvious. Republican congressman Byron Donalds added, “I’ve seen Trump sign a million things.”
Push for wider Epstein transparency
Some lawmakers say the birthday album is only a sideshow. Representative Thomas Massie stressed, “It doesn’t prove anything. Having a birthday card from Trump doesn’t help the survivors and the victims.”
Both Democrats and Republicans are demanding full access to Epstein’s financial and legal records, including his secret plea deals.
The shadow of Epstein still looms
Epstein’s past crimes and mysterious 2019 jailhouse death continue to haunt American politics. His associate Ghislaine Maxwell has already been convicted for recruiting teenage girls.
Trump admits he once knew Epstein socially but insists their friendship collapsed years ago. With more subpoenas and document releases expected, the controversy shows no sign of fading.
