Key Facts
• 2003: Memo with Trump’s name and female outline linked to Epstein case.
• Trump denied drawing or writing the memo, calling it fake news.
• 2004: Trump contributed two signed drawings to an Ohio charity auction.
• Drawings included New York skyscrapers, created with a gold marker.
• 2017: Trump’s signed sketches sold for up to $29,184 at auctions.
• Charity organizer confirmed authenticity with Trump’s signed certificates.
• Trump’s son stated he never saw his father draw.
• White House labeled related media reports as false.
• Upcoming auction in September 2025 to feature Trump’s 2004 drawing.
• Starting bid for the drawing is set at $10,000.
Summary
Former U.S. President Donald Trump denied ever drawing, following claims linking him to a 2003 memo involving Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his denial, reports revealed Trump contributed signed drawings to charity auctions in 2004, including sketches of New York skyscrapers. These artworks, created with a gold marker, fetched up to $29,184 at later auctions. A charity organizer confirmed their authenticity with Trump’s signed certificates. The White House dismissed related media reports as fake news. One of Trump’s 2004 drawings is set for auction in September 2025, with a starting bid of $10,000.
