President Donald Trump is fuming over a Wall Street Journal report attempting to tie him to a bizarre letter supposedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. The outlet claimed that Trump penned a note, complete with a hand-drawn sketch of a naked woman, for a birthday album orchestrated by Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump’s not just denying it -- he’s threatening to sue, as NBC News reports.
More than two decades ago, Maxwell allegedly roped Trump and others into contributing to a celebratory album for Epstein. The Journal’s bombshell claimed Trump’s letter featured typed text framed by a crude drawing, with his signature scrawled across the figure’s waist. NBC News hasn’t verified the letter’s existence, and the whole story smells like a progressive hit job.
Trump, in a fiery phone call, didn’t mince words: “I never wrote a picture in my life.” He’s adamant that he didn’t draw or write anything resembling the report’s description. The left’s obsession with tying him to Epstein feels like another tired smear campaign.
Trump doubled down on Truth Social, blasting the Wall Street Journal and its parent, News Corp., for pushing what he calls a “defamatory” story. He claims he personally warned Rupert Murdoch about the fake letter. The Journal’s refusal to back off only fuels suspicions of media bias.
Dow Jones, the Journal’s publisher, stayed silent on Trump’s social media tirade. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance jumped into the fray on X, calling the report “complete and utter bulls---.” His blunt dismissal resonates with conservatives tired of mainstream media’s selective outrage.
Vance didn’t stop there, questioning the letter’s authenticity: “Where is this letter?” He’s right to demand proof -- why should anyone trust an outlet that conveniently never showed the evidence? The Journal’s credibility takes another hit with this murky tale.
The Journal noted that some pages of Maxwell’s birthday album were reviewed during Justice Department probes into Epstein and Maxwell. Maxwell, sentenced to 20 years in 2022 for her role in Epstein’s crimes, isn’t talking. Her attorney, Arthur Aidala, declined to comment, leaving the story’s holes unplugged.
Epstein’s dark history adds fuel to the controversy. Arrested in 2006 for unlawful sexual activity with minors, he faced further charges in 2019 for sex trafficking before his suicide in jail. The media’s fixation on linking Trump to this mess reeks of political opportunism.
It’s unclear whether the alleged album pages surfaced in the Trump administration’s Epstein case review. The lack of transparency only deepens distrust in the Justice Department’s handling of the matter. Why are we still guessing about evidence?
Trump isn’t sitting idly by -- he has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal grand jury testimony tied to Epstein. In a Thursday night Truth Social post, he demanded court approval to make the records public. This move could expose the truth or just stir more chaos.
Bondi, quick to respond, declared on social media she’s ready to move the court to release the transcripts. The Justice Department pointed to her post when pressed, while the FBI dodged questions entirely. Typical bureaucratic stonewalling -- nothing new here.
Trump’s base is rallying, with far-right voices like Kash Patel and Dan Bongino crying government cover-up. They argue the Epstein case shields powerful elites, a claim that resonates with conservatives fed up with institutional secrecy. The “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax” narrative, as Trump calls it, keeps gaining traction.
Trump’s earlier Truth Social post slammed “past supporters” for buying into what he deems a fabricated Epstein connection. “Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work,” he wrote, signaling he’s done with fair-weather allies. His frustration underscores a broader conservative distrust of media spin.
The Justice Department’s recent memo refusing to disclose new Epstein details only fuels skepticism. Claims of a nonexistent “client list” have been debunked, yet the media keeps fanning the flames. It’s a classic distraction from real issues such as border security or economic recovery.
This whole saga feels like another attempt to tarnish Trump with guilt-by-association tactics. The Wall Street Journal’s unverified claims and the media’s selective amnesia about Epstein’s other elite ties stink of agenda-driven reporting. Conservatives aren’t buying it, and neither should you.
