Key Facts
• July 17, 2025: WSJ reported Trump’s name in a 2003 letter to Epstein.
• The letter was part of a leather-bound album for Epstein’s 50th birthday.
• Epstein died in 2019 while in custody on sex trafficking charges.
• The letter included typed text and a hand-drawn outline of a nude woman.
• It was signed “Donald” and wished Epstein a “wonderful secret day.”
• Trump denied the letter’s authenticity, calling it “fake” on his social media.
• Trump threatened to sue WSJ and its owner, Rupert Murdoch.
• WSJ and News Corporation declined to comment on the matter.
• Vice President Vance criticized the report, calling it “completely fabricated.”
• Reuters could not verify the letter’s authenticity as of now.
Summary
The Wall Street Journal reported on July 17, 2025, that a 2003 letter addressed to Jeffrey Epstein included Donald Trump’s name. The letter, part of a birthday album for Epstein, featured typed text, a hand-drawn outline of a nude woman, and was signed “Donald.” Trump denied the letter’s authenticity, labeling it “fake” and threatening legal action against WSJ and Rupert Murdoch. Epstein, who faced sex trafficking charges, died in custody in 2019. Vice President Vance dismissed the report as “fabricated,” while WSJ and News Corporation declined to comment. Reuters has not verified the letter’s authenticity.
