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Unveiling the Truth Behind Trumps Epstein Note

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Did Donald Trump really draw a naked woman for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday?

Short answer: The Wall Street Journal says yes—it claims to have seen the page itself. Donald Trump says absolutely not—and he is threatening to sue. No independent outlet has laid eyes on the original, so the truth is still locked behind closed doors. But the paper trail, the denials, and a few forgotten doodles tell a far richer story.


The Sketch That Set Off a Firestorm

The Wall Street Journal dropped its bomb on Thursday night:
In 2003, Ghislaine Maxwell assembled a “birthday album” for Jeffrey Epstein. Inside, the WSJ says, sat a typed note from real-estate tycoon Donald Trump—complete with a hand-drawn outline of a naked woman, her pubic hair spelling “Donald.” The sign-off: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”

Trump erupted on Truth Social within hours:

“I never wrote a picture in my life. … It’s not my language. … I will SUE the Wall Street Journal, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch.”

The Journal stood by its story but did not publish the image. That missing page is now the single most-wanted document in American politics.


What We Know Is Solid

Verified facts (backed by multiple outlets and documents):


Where the Story Gets Murky

  1. Authenticity of the Letter
    Only the WSJ claims to have seen it; no photo or scan has surfaced. Without public evidence, the letter remains unverified.

  2. Trump’s “I never draw” Defense
    In 2005 Trump whipped up a Sharpie sketch of the New York City skyline that later sold at charity auction for $29,184.
    Source: Artnet
    That fact doesn’t prove he drew a nude—but it directly undercuts “I never draw pictures.”

  3. Content of the DOJ Epstein File
    The DOJ says no client list exists, yet insiders say the file does mention Trump, dozens of times—without criminal wrongdoing. The file itself is still sealed.


A Quick Timeline of the Key Players

1990s – Early 2000s
• Trump and Epstein appear together at Mar-a-Lago and New York social events.
2003
• Ghislaine Maxwell collects letters for Epstein’s 50th birthday. The disputed nude-sketch note is allegedly written this year.
2006–2008
• Florida investigation. Epstein pleads guilty to state charges, registers as a sex offender.
2019
• Epstein dies in federal custody; conspiracy theories explode.
2025
• DOJ releases memo: “No client list.” Congress wants more.
• WSJ publishes the birthday-album scoop; Trump threatens lawsuits.


The Lawsuit Threat: Bluff or Silver Bullet?

Legal experts point out three hurdles for Trump:

  1. Public Figure Standard – Trump must prove the WSJ acted with “actual malice,” a notoriously high bar.
  2. Truth as a Defense – If the Journal still has access to the album, simply entering it into evidence could torpedo Trump’s case.
  3. Discovery Risk – Suing might force Trump to answer questions under oath about every scrap of contact he had with Epstein. Political advisers are reportedly begging him to stand down.

Why This Matters Beyond One Risqué Doodle

Election Optics: Trump is running again. Even a disputed link to Epstein is political poison.
Media Credibility: If the WSJ is wrong, it’s a face-plant for a legacy paper. If it’s right, it’s a test of whether powerful figures can bury uncomfortable truths.
Public Records: The standoff intensifies calls for full release of the Epstein archive—a rare bipartisan chorus in Washington.


What Happens Next?

  1. Show the Page: Pressure mounts on the WSJ to publish or at least let a neutral third party authenticate the birthday album.
  2. Possible Court Filing: If Trump files his promised suit, the letter could become public evidence.
  3. Congressional Subpoenas: Lawmakers signal they may subpoena the album as part of their broader Epstein probe.

Bottom Line

Claim: Trump drew a naked woman for Epstein’s 50th birthday.
Current Status: Unproven but plausible—supported by the Wall Street Journal’s private viewing, flatly denied by Trump, unseen by the public.
Biggest Red Flag: Trump’s “I never draw” claim is already disproven by his own auctioned sketches.

Until that birthday album comes out of hiding, the naked truth remains clothed in uncertainty. But one thing is certain: the sketch, real or not, has already redrawn the lines in the ever-sordid Trump-Epstein saga.