A Breakdown of the WSJ’s Report on Trump’s Twisted Epstein Birthday Card

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My dive into the WSJ’s explosive report on Donald Trump’s alleged ‘twisted’ birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein. Explore the lewd details, Trump’s farcical denial, and the ongoing controversy.

The Wall Street Journal has dropped a bombshell report over a sexually suggestive birthday letter sent by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. This revelation has ignited a fresh wave of controversy, prompting a weak witted denial and legal threats from Mr. Trump, all while the Epstein saga continues to fuel public and political scrutiny.

The Allegations: A “Bawdy” Letter and a “Wonderful Secret”

According to the Journal’s report, the alleged letter was part of a personalized birthday album compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003. Maxwell, later convicted for her role in Epstein’s sex abuse crimes, reportedly collected “dozens” of notes for this album.

The letter itself is described as “bawdy,” featuring “typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman”. The illustration reportedly included “two small arcs representing breasts,” with Mr. Trump’s “squiggly ‘Donald'” signature placed “below her waist, mimicking pubic hair”.

It also contained an imagined conversation between Mr. Trump and Epstein, with lines like: “Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey,” and “Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it”. The letter reportedly concluded with the message: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret“.

Trump’s Denial and Legal Threats

Donald Trump has, of course, denied writing the letter, calling it “fake,” “false, malicious, and defamatory”. He stated “This is not me. This is a fake Wall Street Journal story”. He further elaborated, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures”.

Mr. Trump has gone beyond denial, publicly threatening to sue The Wall Street Journal, its owner Rupert Murdoch, and editor Emma Tucker. He expressed a desire to see Murdoch testify in his lawsuit, signaling a readiness for a protracted legal battle. Vice President JD Vance has also publicly questioned the Journal’s reporting, asking, “Where is this letter? Would you be shocked to learn they never showed it to us before publishing it?“. Why the Hell would they need too? Or is Trump’s memory that far gone?

Why Now? The Broader Context

This report surfaces at a particularly sensitive time. It follows closely on the heels of the Trump administration’s Justice Department concluding that Epstein died by suicide and that no “client list” exists. This finding “threw a wrench” into years of conspiracy theories, angering many within Mr. Trump’s base. Mr. Trump himself has recently “berated as ‘weaklings‘” his own supporters who continue to demand more Epstein records.

The timing of the Journal’s report amplifies the political sensitivity, ensuring the Epstein saga remains a persistent point of contention for Mr. Trump.

Unanswered Questions and Lingering Shadows

Laughably, the Wall Street Journal’s report itself includes a ridiculous caveat: “The origins of the letter is yet to be known and it is not known how the version bearing Trump’s signature was produced“. It’s like they are saying…, “Sure, it’s Trumps signature. But can we be sure he pushed the pretty Crayola Crayons around the paper all by himself“?

The fact that Ghislaine Maxwell, a central figure in Epstein’s criminal enterprise, compiled this “birthday album” containing “dozens” of notes, suggests that more documents related to Epstein’s extensive network could still surface. This implies that the political fallout from the Epstein case is far from over and continues to represent a significant and persistent vulnerability for those associated with the disgraced financier.

Theis letter sets the stage for a high-stakes credibility battle, with potential legal ramifications that could compel further disclosure of evidence and keep the Trump-Epstein connection firmly in the public eye. Where it belongs. Justice must be served.