Trump's Explosive Epstein Scandal: New Letter, Lawsuits, and a Cover-Up?

2025-07-18 06:00:35.052

The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation intensifies. The Wall Street Journal revealed a sexually suggestive letter allegedly written by Trump and included in a birthday album for Epstein. Trump denies authorship, calling it "false, malicious, and defamatory," and threatens to sue. He previously criticized supporters demanding more transparency in the Epstein probe, accusing them of being "weaklings." The administration's initial promise to release details on the sex trafficking case has been reversed, angering Trump supporters and leading to infighting within the government. Attorney General Pam Bondi initially stated she would not release additional evidence but later said she would seek court permission to release some grand jury information. The letter, reportedly collected by Ghislaine Maxwell, contains text surrounding a hand-drawn naked woman and ends with a suggestive message. Vice President JD Vance criticized the Wall Street Journal for publishing the letter. The White House rejected calls for a special counsel investigation into the matter. Trump blamed Democrats for the controversy, accusing them of doctoring files. The saga has impacted House legislative efforts, with Democrats using procedural moves to force votes on releasing the documents. Trump's past ties to Epstein are well-documented, including video footage showing them together at Mar-a-Lago. Previously released files included a deposition from an accuser who spent time with Epstein at Trump's Atlantic City casino but didn't accuse Trump of wrongdoing.