📍 Washington, D.C. — A controversial birthday card allegedly signed by President Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday has ignited a political firestorm following its release by the House Oversight Committee. The White House swiftly responded, calling the card a fabrication and part of what it described as a “Democrat Epstein Hoax.”
The card, part of a leather-bound birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003, includes a provocative hand-drawn image and a dialogue-style message between “Donald” and “Jeffrey.” The note, which ends with “Happy Birthday — and may every day be a wonderful secret,” was released alongside other documents obtained from Epstein’s estate2.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement rejecting the card’s authenticity: “It’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it,” she wrote on social media. “This is FAKE NEWS to perpetuate the Democrat Epstein Hoax!”
Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich echoed the denial, posting side-by-side comparisons of Trump’s verified signatures and the one on the birthday card, claiming discrepancies that support the President’s case for defamation.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the card’s existence in July, prompting Trump to file a defamation lawsuit against the publication and its parent company, News Corp. The Journal has stood by its reporting, stating it has “full confidence in the rigor and accuracy” of its investigation.
The release of the card comes amid broader scrutiny of Epstein’s connections to high-profile figures. Other messages in the birthday book reportedly include notes from former President Bill Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz, though Clinton’s office has not commented on the release.
As the legal and political fallout continues, the authenticity of the card remains at the center of a heated debate—one that blends questions of handwriting analysis, political motive, and the enduring shadow of Epstein’s legacy.
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