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Trump Denies Birthday Card to Epstein Amid Controversy

1/21/2026

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The Secret Handshake installed a 10-foot-tall replica of a birthday card on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., allegedly from U.S. President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
The display includes a drawing of a naked woman and a message purportedly from Trump.
Trump denies writing the message, calling the card a forgery.
The event underscores ongoing scrutiny of Trump's ties to Epstein, amid delays in releasing related Justice Department files.

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Story summary

The Secret Handshake installed a 10-foot-tall replica of a birthday card on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., allegedly from U.S. President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
The display includes a drawing of a naked woman and a message purportedly from Trump.
Trump denies writing the message, calling the card a forgery.
The event underscores ongoing scrutiny of Trump's ties to Epstein, amid delays in releasing related Justice Department files.