Trump denies signing birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, stating the signature isn’t his.
US President Donald Trump has firmly reiterated his denial regarding an alleged lascivious birthday message he purportedly sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This declaration comes amid a renewed focus on Trump’s connections to Epstein, a figure whose controversial history continues to evoke significant scrutiny.
During a press briefing in Washington, D.C., Trump asserted that the signature appearing on the note to Epstein does not belong to him. He emphasized the discrepancies in language, stating, “It’s not my signature, and it’s not the way I speak. And anybody that has covered me for a long time knows that’s not my language.” His remarks were made following the White House’s pledge to facilitate a forensic analysis of the signature in question to clarify its authenticity.
The note in dispute was part of a 238-page scrapbook created to commemorate Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, a detail that has sparked renewed discussions about Trump’s ties to the late financier, who died in 2019 while facing serious allegations of sex trafficking. The controversy intensified when Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives made the letter public on September 8, after Epstein’s estate transferred the scrapbook to lawmakers.
This “birthday book” also contains messages from notable figures, including former President Bill Clinton and influential business leaders, which adds to the document’s significance. Trump’s earlier denials resurfaced following reports on the letter by The Wall Street Journal, leading Trump to file a lawsuit against the publication seeking billion in damages.
The discourse surrounding Epstein has persisted, with inquiries regarding his relationships, even coming from staunch supporters of Trump. Many within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement expressed anger after law enforcement concluded Epstein’s death was a suicide and discredited theories suggesting he maintained an extensive blackmail network. Epstein’s connections to prominent political and business figures have fueled unverified narratives over the years, including speculation about potential foul play to safeguard powerful interests.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Trump acknowledged his association with Epstein, referring to him in past interviews as a “terrific guy.” However, he has maintained that he distanced himself from Epstein long ago, citing a conflict regarding Epstein’s alleged attempts to recruit young women from his Mar-a-Lago resort.
As this situation unfolds, it illustrates the complexities of political and personal ties in the public sphere, particularly concerning figures like Trump and Epstein whose lives intersect dramatically amidst allegations of profound societal implications.
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