Washington, 10 September (H.S.): US President Donald Trump has publicly denied signing or authoring a birthday letter purportedly written to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling the alleged note a fabrication and stating, It's not my signature and it's not the way I speak, during remarks to reporters in Washington on Tuesday. The controversy erupted after a congressional panel investigating the handling of Epstein’s sex crimes case released the contents of a birthday book created to mark Epstein’s 50th birthday, which reportedly included a personal message bearing Trump’s name.
Details on the Epstein Birthday Note
According to congressional sources, the birthday book was compiled as a personal tribute for Epstein’s milestone celebration and contained messages from various associates. The note in question, which was released to the public on Monday, immediately drew media attention due to its claimed connection to Trump. The White House responded swiftly, reiterating that Trump neither authored nor signed the letter, emphasizing that the style and signature on the document do not match the president’s known handwriting or communication style.
Trump, brushing off further questions about the matter, labeled the alleged correspondence a “dead issue,” while White House officials stated the matter would “be argued in court,” underscoring their intent to contest the veracity of the note through official channels.
Context and Implications
The release of the birthday note comes amid broader scrutiny of Epstein’s network and past connections with prominent figures, a focal point in ongoing congressional investigations into the Epstein sex crimes case. Trump’s prompt denial is positioned as a move to distance himself from the scandalous financier and to refute any detailed involvement in honorary gestures associated with Epstein’s personal life.
The unfolding situation continues to generate headlines, adding a new layer to the complex legacy of both Epstein’s case and Trump’s past social associations.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
