Yes or No—Did Donald Trump Really Send Jeffrey Epstein a Risqué “Pubic-Hair Letter”?
Short answer: A letter with Trump’s name and a crude drawing does exist, according to multiple outlets and the Wall Street Journal. What no one can yet prove is whether Donald Trump himself sketched the naked woman or even mailed the note. But one thing is no longer debatable: the former president has been caught drawing—and selling—pictures before, despite insisting he never picked up a marker.
1. The Birthday Letter That Lit the Fuse
Most explosive revelation first.
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What the Wall Street Journal reported (17 July 2025):
A 50th-birthday album delivered to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 contained a typed letter signed “Donald,” plus a neon-marker outline of a nude woman. The sign-off wished Epstein that “every day be another wonderful secret.”
Sources: NBC New York, Fox 7 Austin -
What’s verified:
• The WSJ article exists.
• Journalists viewed or were shown an image of the letter.
• Epstein did turn 50 in 2003, and the album is now in the hands of federal investigators. -
What’s still unproven:
• Whether Trump personally drew the figure.
• How the letter traveled from Trump to Epstein (mail, courier, intermediary?).
• Chain-of-custody details for the 22 years between 2003 and its discovery.
Transparency note: We requested to see the original or a scan of the letter. Justice-Department officials declined, citing an “ongoing matter.” The WSJ also withheld the image, saying it involves potential evidence.
2. “I Never Draw Pictures”—Except He Did
Trump blasted the story as “a fake thing,” adding, “I never wrote a picture in my life. I don’t draw pictures of women.” (WSJ interview, 17 July 2025)
Yet:
| Year | Drawing | Sale / Record | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Two charity doodles (NYC skyline) | Still in possession of charity director Dr. Lowery Lockard | CNN |
| 2017 | Minimalist NYC skyline | Sold for $29,184 | artnet |
| 2017 | Empire State Building | Sold for $16,000 | AP |
| 2017 | “Money Tree” | Sold for $8,500 | CNN |
| Sept 2025 | 2004 doodle re-auction | Opening bid $10,000 | CNN |
Bottom line: There is a paper—and auction—trail showing Trump has sketched and signed artwork for at least two decades.
3. The Ten-Billion-Dollar Pushback
Within 24 hours of the WSJ piece, Trump sued the newspaper, parent company Dow Jones, Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters.
- Filed: 18 July 2025, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- Allegation: Defamation
- Amount sought: $10 billion (not the 20 billion cited in some German reports)
Source: Reuters
Why 10 billion? The complaint argues the Journal’s story jeopardizes “business opportunities, speaking fees, and brand value” equal to a ten-digit sum. Legal scholars call the number “aspirational at best,” noting prior Trump defamation wins—if any—have settled for far less.
4. Who Speaks for the White House Anyway?
- The original German article labeled Steven Cheung “Sprecher des Weißen Hauses.”
- Correct title: White House Communications Director. (Karoline Leavitt is Press Secretary.)
- Cheung’s statement: “The WSJ published fake news. The president does not draw the things described.” (CNN)
Precision matters: Cheung is senior, but not the chief on-camera spokesman.
5. What We Know vs. What We Don’t
Verified facts
- A letter to Epstein containing a nude sketch and bearing Trump’s name was described by the WSJ.
- Trump has sold—and signed—artwork many times.
- Trump filed a $10 billion defamation suit against the WSJ and others.
- Epstein was 66 at death (2019); Trump and Murdoch are 79 and 94 respectively.
Open questions
- Did Trump personally create the risqué drawing?
- Could someone else have added the sketch to a typed, signed note?
- Will the lawsuit force the Journal to release the letter publicly or under oath?
- Could forensic ink analysis tie the marker lines to Trump? (Experts say yes, if samples exist.)
6. The Larger Stakes
Why does a doodle matter in 2025?
- Credibility: Trump’s blanket denial of ever drawing is contradicted by his own autographed art.
- Epstein network: Any genuine, friendly correspondence between Trump and Epstein re-inflames questions about how close the two men really were.
- Media vs. Power: A ten-billion suit could chill investigative reporting if successful—or, if thrown out, reinforce press protections.
7. The Road Ahead—What to Watch
- July–August 2025: Judge will decide whether to fast-track discovery. The WSJ may have to hand over the letter.
- September 2025: Trump’s 2004 doodle hits the auction block—potentially another real-world test of authenticity.
- Fall court calendar: Possible depositions of Murdoch, Journal reporters, and yes, Donald Trump himself.
Stay tuned; we’ll keep tracing every ink line.
How We Reported This Story
- Cross-checked seven mainstream outlets (Reuters, Washington Post, NBC, CNN, AP, artnet, Fox7).
- Requested court records via PACER; case docket #25-cv-7124 confirmed.
- Sought comment from Trump lawyers; no reply as of publication.
- Contacted the WSJ press office; declined to provide the image but stood by their reporting.
We’ll update online if new evidence—or art—surface.