In brief
Democrats in Congress have made public a note they claim was sent by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. This comes amidst legal scrutiny involving Epstein’s estate and contradicts Trump's previous denials that he authored the message, which he labeled as a fabrication. The note, which states, \"Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret,\" raises questions as the House Oversight Committee continues its investigation into Epstein's connections. Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal for its reporting on the note adds further intrigue to this ongoing saga.
Democrats in Congress have released a note they say US President Donald Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.
Lawyers for Epstein's estate sent documents to the House Oversight Committee after they were subpoenaed earlier this year.
Democratic members of the committee then posted the letter on X on Monday.
It comes after the Wall Street Journal published details of the note in July. Trump said it was a fake thing and denied writing it.
These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures, he said at the time.
The signed note says: Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret.
The committee last month issued a legal summons for the executors of Epstein's estate to produce a number of documents, including a birthday book which contains the note purportedly from Trump.
Trump filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's reporters, publisher and executives including News Corp's owner Rupert Murdoch after the newspaper published its story in the summer.
The newspaper's publisher Dow Jones said it had full confidence in the rigour and accuracy of our reporting.
