In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Epstein scandal, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released an image of a sexually suggestive handwritten birthday message that appears to be from President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The note, part of a 2003 leather-bound “birthday book” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday, was obtained from Epstein’s estate under subpoena and made public on September 8, 2025.
The message features a crude hand-drawn outline of a naked woman’s torso, with “Donald” scrawled suggestively below the waist in what resembles pubic hair. Inside the drawing is a typewritten imagined conversation: “Voice Over: There must be more to life than having everything.” “Donald: Yes, there is, but I won’t tell you what it is.” “Jeffrey: Nor will I, since I also know what it is.” It concludes with “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,” signed “Donald.”
Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) posted the image on X, stating: “The Oversight Committee has secured the infamous ‘Birthday Book’ that contains a note from President Trump that he has said does not exist. It’s time for the President to tell us the truth about what he knew.” Garcia accused Trump of lying about the note’s existence, linking it to broader demands for full Epstein files release.
Trump has vehemently denied authoring the message or drawing, calling earlier reports “fake” and filing defamation lawsuits against media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, which first reported its existence in July 2025. The White House swiftly rejected authenticity, with spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt asserting the signature and drawing are not Trump’s and welcoming handwriting analysis. Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich claimed it “PROVES this entire ‘Birthday Card’ story is false.”
The birthday book, a 238-page scrapbook of contributions from Epstein’s associates, includes other lewd entries and messages from figures like Bill Clinton. Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) accused Democrats of “cherry-picking” to politicize the probe, emphasizing focus on victim justice.
Victims’ advocates hailed the release as progress toward transparency, while critics see it as evidence of Trump’s deeper ties to Epstein before their fallout. Amid bipartisan pressure for full DOJ files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act—signed by Trump in November—the note intensifies scrutiny, raising questions about elite protections and shared “secrets” in Epstein’s network.
As more estate documents emerge, the scandal tests Trump’s denials and administration commitments to unredacted truth for survivors.
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