Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the birthday book put together for the financier’s 50th birthday, which includes a letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist
U.S. lawmakers have released a “birthday book” created for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 that allegedly includes a note signed by President Donald Trump.
The scrapbook was part of a trove of materials turned over to the House Oversight Committee after Epstein’s estate was subpoenaed last month. Alongside the birthday book, lawyers also provided Epstein’s will and his personal address book, which contains the names of celebrities, politicians, models, and even royalty.
The White House immediately rejected claims that Trump had signed the note, which featured a sketch of a woman’s body. A spokesperson said the president “did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.”
The congressional summons sought multiple documents, but the birthday book has drawn particular attention as Trump faces mounting calls—including from within the Republican Party—for transparency about what investigators uncovered in the Epstein case. On the campaign trail in 2024, Trump signaled he might release more information, but after returning to office he reversed course, saying the case was closed.
Epstein’s victims have also urged disclosure, demanding the release of the so-called “Epstein files” while recounting the abuse they endured.
The 238-page scrapbook, titled The First Fifty Years, was assembled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday, three years before the sex abuse allegations against him first became public. It contains personal notes and messages from a range of high-profile figures.
Among them is a message that appears to be from former President Bill Clinton, who described Epstein as having a “childlike curiosity.” Another entry, reportedly from then-friend Donald Trump, is the one now being disputed.
The book also includes a note from Lord Peter Mandelson, at the time Britain’s Ambassador to the U.S., who referred to Epstein as “my best pal.” A spokesperson for Mandelson said he has long regretted ever being introduced to Epstein.