Disputed Trump Letter to Epstein Sparks Political Row, Defamation Lawsuit
House Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book, including a disputed letter allegedly from President Trump. Trump denies authorship, calling it fake, and has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit, while the White House offers handwriting expert verification.
Overview
House Oversight Committee Democrats released the full 238-page Jeffrey Epstein 50th birthday book, featuring a disputed letter allegedly from President Trump, which he vehemently denies writing.
The book contains lewd jokes, revealing photos, and references to Epstein's sexual escapades, with the alleged Trump letter and a nude sketch drawing particular scrutiny.
President Trump has called the letter "fake" and "defamatory," filing a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch, and others for reporting on his alleged involvement.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the story as a Democratic "hoax" and "smear campaign," offering a professional handwriting expert to verify President Trump's signature.
While some evidence suggests the signature resembles other Trump writings, multiple analysts confirm it's not authentic, and the book also lists former President Clinton as a "friend."
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, presenting the White House's denial of the signature's authenticity alongside expert commentary on forensic analysis. They provide balanced context by including information about Trump's past signatures that both resemble and differ from the one in question, allowing readers to assess the various claims without editorial bias.
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FAQ
The letter allegedly from President Trump contains lewd jokes and references to Epstein's sexual escapades, along with a disputed signature.
President Trump denies authorship of the letter, calling it fake and defamatory, and has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and others reporting on his alleged involvement.
The White House offered a professional handwriting expert to verify the signature, claiming it resembles Trump's writing, but multiple independent analysts have confirmed it is not authentic.
House Democrats released the book to highlight alleged connections, while Trump's supporters and the White House dismiss it as a political smear and a forgery; this has spurred a defamation lawsuit by Trump.
Yes, the book lists former President Bill Clinton as a 'friend' alongside the controversial content.
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