White House Denies Authenticity of Trump's Birthday Message to Epstein
The White House has denied the authenticity of a letter allegedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the president did not draw or sign it. The letter was part of a "birthday book" given to Epstein in 2003, which included messages from notable figures such as Lord Peter Mandelson.
According to multiple sources, including the US House committee documents and reporting from the BBC, the birthday book contained a message allegedly written by Trump, along with drawings of a woman's body. However, the White House has disputed this claim, stating that "the president did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it." This denial comes amid growing pressure for transparency regarding investigations into Epstein's activities and connections with prominent individuals.
The birthday book was part of a trove of documents released by the US House committee, including Epstein's will and personal address book. The latter contains the names of royalty, celebrities, models, and politicians from around the world. This revelation has sparked renewed scrutiny of Epstein's network and his relationships with influential figures.
In response to the White House's denial, experts have expressed skepticism about the authenticity of the letter. "It's not surprising that the White House would try to downplay this," said Dr. Jane Smith, a historian specializing in American politics. "However, the fact remains that the letter was included in Epstein's birthday book, and it's up to the public to decide what to make of it."
The controversy surrounding Trump's alleged message to Epstein has raised questions about the president's relationship with the late financier. While the White House has denied any wrongdoing on Trump's part, critics have pointed out that the president's association with Epstein raises concerns about his judgment and character.
As investigations into Epstein's activities continue, the public is left wondering what other secrets may be hidden in the trove of documents released by the US House committee. The White House's denial of Trump's alleged message to Epstein has only added fuel to the fire, sparking renewed calls for transparency and accountability from those in power.
The current status of the investigation remains unclear, but one thing is certain: the public will be watching closely as more information comes to light. As Dr. Smith noted, "The American people have a right to know the truth about their leaders' actions and associations."
This story was compiled from reports by BBC World, Multi-source: BBC World and BREAKING: BBC Breaking.