Trump Denies Birthday Letter Ties to Epstein, Threatens Lawsuit Against Journal

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump is denying allegations stemming from a purported birthday letter he wrote to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The claims emerged from a report by The Wall Street Journal, which described a letter included in a collection of notes compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday, organized by his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

The letter, which features a typewritten message and a drawing of a naked woman, allegedly includes Trump’s signature below the illustration. The Journal reported that the text suggests an odd camaraderie between Trump and Epstein, including the phrases, “We have certain things in common” and “may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump claimed he never authored such a letter, labeling it fake and asserting it was a fabricated story.

In an interview, Trump stated, “This is not me. This is a fake thing. I never wrote a picture in my life. I don’t draw pictures of women. It’s not my language.” He asserted plans to sue The Wall Street Journal for defamation, saying, “I’m gonna sue the Wall Street Journal just like I sued everyone else.”

Following the Journal’s publication, Trump took to Truth Social, expressing anger at the report, and reiterated he had warned Rupert Murdoch against running it. “This is a false, malicious, and defamatory story,” Trump wrote. He promised legal action against the Journal, NewsCorp, and Murdoch personally.

Vice President J.D. Vance defended Trump, calling the report “complete and utter nonsense” on social media, and criticizing the Journal for not showing the letter before publication. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused the Journal of publishing false information to smear Trump, asserting it was part of a broader Democratic strategy.

The controversy follows a recent Justice Department memo that effectively ended its investigation into Epstein’s connections. This has drawn criticism from both Trump supporters and MAGA influencers who view it as a cover-up.

The Journal’s article noted Trump and Epstein had socialized frequently over the years, including events at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. In a 2002 interview, Trump called Epstein a “terrific guy” who enjoyed socializing with women. Trump also faced renewed scrutiny after the Justice Department’s decision regarding Epstein’s case.

As the tension escalates, multiple sources revealed that Trump’s team has dedicated considerable effort to discredit the Journal’s report. The White House described the campaign against the publication as a top priority, though the Journal did not yield to pressure.

The legal landscape remains fluid, with sources close to the president stating that his advisers have acknowledged that his attempts to quash the story may have increased its significance.

Trump’s ongoing connection to the Epstein situation adds to the complexities of his political narrative as he continues to address controversies surrounding the former financier.