The White House has denied that President Donald Trump signed a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein while agreeing to support a handwriting analysis of the disputed document. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said a Wall Street Journal story Monday about Democrats’ making the card public “PROVES this entire ‘Birthday Card’ story is false.” The controversy centers around a 2003 birthday book compiled for the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the contents of Epstein’s birthday book earlier this week, which includes what they claim is a handwritten note and drawing from Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump’s signature. The Trump administration’s response to this controversy follows a pattern of denials while facing ongoing political challenges.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied this afternoon that Trump drew a picture or signed a letter in response to an image from a 2003 Jeffrey Epstein birthday book that Democrats released today. However, when asked if the administration would support a professional handwriting analysis, Leavitt indicated they would back such an expert review of the signature and sketch in question, as per Newsweek.
Trump administration faces continued scrutiny over Epstein connections
The birthday book revelation adds to ongoing questions about Trump’s past relationship with Epstein. President Donald Trump sued The Wall Street Journal for defamation over its report revealing the existence of the letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has distanced himself from the convicted financier since Epstein’s legal troubles became public.
The latest piece published by the Wall Street Journal PROVES this entire “Birthday Card” story is false.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) September 8, 2025
As I have said all along, it’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.
President Trump’s legal team will continue to aggressively…
Trump has said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman outlining it. The disputed materials appear in the “Friends” section of Epstein’s birthday book, which contains dozens of entries across various categories including business associates, family members and girlfriends. This latest political storm comes as concerns about Trump’s health have also emerged in recent weeks.
The birthday book itself provides insight into Epstein’s early life and social connections. The book also includes dozens of photographs from Epstein’s youth, a copy of his birth certificate, a Boy Scout’s graduation certification from 1963, a photo of an 8-year-old Epstein playing the accordion. The collection spans Epstein’s first fifty years of life, as indicated by the book’s binding.
White House officials continue to challenge the document’s authenticity while dealing with the political fallout. The White House continues to claim the letter is a fabrication. Deputy White House Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich questioned the letter’s legitimacy in a post on X. The administration’s willingness to support handwriting analysis suggests confidence in their position that Trump did not author the controversial materials found in Epstein’s personal collection.
