Congress Receives Epstein's Birthday Book with Alleged Trump Signature

The Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Gives Congress 'Birthday Book' Allegedly Signed by Trump The House Oversight Committee received a copy of the 2003 birthday book prepared for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, which includes an image allegedly signed by President Donald Trump. The book was compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate, and was among a set of records released by the committee as part of its investigation into the government's handling of the Epstein case. According to members of the oversight panel, the 2003 birthday book contains a note from Trump that appears to have been signed by him. The note reads: "To Jeffrey with love, Donald." Democrats on the Oversight Committee posted about the discovery on social media, stating: "We got Trump's birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn't exist." Trump had previously dismissed claims of his involvement with Epstein as "fake news" and denied signing any notes or gifts for the financier. However, the alleged signature in the birthday book appears to contradict this claim. The discovery has sparked renewed interest in the relationship between Trump and Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors in 2008. The two men were known to have socialized together on several occasions, including at a 1992 party hosted by Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. In response to the discovery, a spokesperson for Trump's office declined to comment, stating only that "the President has already addressed these allegations and denied any wrongdoing." The House Oversight Committee is continuing its investigation into the government's handling of the Epstein case. The committee's chair, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), released a statement saying: "We are committed to uncovering the truth about the government's handling of the Epstein case and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable." The alleged signature in the birthday book is just one aspect of the investigation into Trump's relationship with Epstein. The committee has also been examining allegations of misconduct by other high-ranking officials, including former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who negotiated a non-prosecution agreement for Epstein in 2008. As the investigation continues, lawmakers are calling for greater transparency and accountability from government agencies. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), a member of the Oversight Committee, said: "The American people deserve to know the truth about how their government handled the Epstein case. We will continue to press for answers and ensure that those responsible are held accountable." In related news, Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers have filed an appeal of her conviction on charges related to sex trafficking minors. The appeal argues that Maxwell was unfairly targeted by prosecutors and that her trial was marred by errors. The House Oversight Committee is expected to continue its investigation into the government's handling of the Epstein case in the coming weeks. *Reporting by Npr.*