A provocative report from The Wall Street Journal has reignited scrutiny over former President Donald Trump’s past ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Journal disclosed a never-before-seen Trump Epstein Letter allegedly penned by Trump in 2003 for Epstein’s 50th birthday, included in a private album curated by Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter, according to sources who viewed it, contained a crude drawing of a nude woman and a typed message implying that the two men “have certain things in common,” signed with Trump’s name positioned inappropriately to form part of the sketch.
Other high-profile contributors to the album reportedly include billionaire Leslie Wexner and attorney Alan Dershowitz. Trump, however, has vehemently denied authoring the Trump Epstein Letter or the artwork. Taking to Truth Social, he called the report “fake,” “defamatory,” and “a total fabrication,” threatening legal action against The Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch, and News Corp if the claims were published further.
Trump Orders Epstein Grand Jury Testimony to Be Released
In the wake of the media firestorm surrounding the Trump Epstein Letter, Trump attempted to redirect the narrative. On July 17, he announced that he had instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek a court order to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to Epstein’s criminal investigations. Trump framed the move as a gesture of transparency, claiming Democrats were weaponizing the Epstein narrative and insisting, “Let the truth come out”.
Bondi quickly responded, confirming that the Department of Justice would petition the courts to unseal any relevant grand jury documents. The announcement came just days after the sudden dismissal of federal prosecutor Maurene Comey—who had overseen parts of both the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases—raising further speculation about political motives and timing.
Despite Trump’s calls for transparency, critics argue the maneuver is more about damage control than accountability. Legal experts note that grand jury testimony is rarely unsealed unless it serves a compelling public interest and gains judicial approval.
Congressional Action Sparks Symbolic Showdown
Meanwhile, the controversy has spilled into Capitol Hill. On the same day as Trump’s public remarks, House Republicans narrowly passed a $9 billion rescissions bill, including a symbolic amendment urging the unsealing of Epstein-related documents. The measure passed by a thin 216–213 margin, reflecting growing pressure from the GOP base for transparency around Epstein’s connections.
Critics dismissed the amendment as political theater. Democratic Representative Jim McGovern described it as “a glorified press release,” highlighting that it carried no legal mandate. Still, its inclusion shows how the Epstein narrative continues to shape legislative discourse—often more as a political tool than a policy priority.
Despite Trump’s efforts to portray himself as an advocate for disclosure, questions linger about why the alleged Epstein “client list” and related materials have remained under wraps for years. The Department of Justice maintains that no official client list exists—a point skeptics continue to contest.
As Trump battles backlash over the Trump Epstein Letter and races to control the political fallout, the Epstein saga continues to shadow his post-presidency ambitions. With legal actions threatened, grand jury materials potentially on the horizon, and lawmakers leveraging the scandal for political mileage, this unfolding drama seems far from its final act.
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https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/epstein-trump-wall-street-journal-letter-rcna219501
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/17/politics/video/trump-jeffrey-epstein-letter-drawing-wsj-ebof-digvid
