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Epstein's Birthday Book Reveals Shocking Letters and Drawings

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

The House Oversight Committee released Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, featuring letters from Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Trump's spokesperson denied he wrote a sexually suggestive note and filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal.
Les Wexner's note included a crude drawing and a message about fulfilling Epstein's desires.
The book contains explicit entries, including a poem from Leon Black and a mock magazine cover from Alan Dershowitz.
Ghislaine Maxwell's introduction indicates the book aimed to refresh Epstein's memory about past relationships.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's connections to influential figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton became evident with the release of his 50th birthday book in 2003. Epstein, who had ties to billionaire Les Wexner, faced scrutiny for his role in elite networks linked to sexual exploitation. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about power dynamics and accountability among the powerful, particularly in light of Epstein's 2019 arrest and subsequent death.

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Story summary

The House Oversight Committee released Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, featuring letters from Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Trump's spokesperson denied he wrote a sexually suggestive note and filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal.
Les Wexner's note included a crude drawing and a message about fulfilling Epstein's desires.
The book contains explicit entries, including a poem from Leon Black and a mock magazine cover from Alan Dershowitz.
Ghislaine Maxwell's introduction indicates the book aimed to refresh Epstein's memory about past relationships.

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