The controversy surrounding President Trump and the so-called Epstein files has moved back to the legal system as he threatens to sue The Wall Street Journal and wants some case files released.
The Journal published an article Thursday that claims then-real estate mogul Trump contributed a lewd birthday letter to a compilation given to billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, three years before Epstein was arrested for prostitution-related offenses.
That article claims that among the materials in an Epstein investigation years ago was a book of birthday letters from 2003, including one with the outline of a naked woman where the signature, “Donald” can be seen. The letter purportedly concludes with: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
In a Truth Social post, Trump called the story “false, malicious, and defamatory” and said the Wall Street Journal, parent company NewsCorp and Rupert Murdoch, Chairman Emeritus of NewsCorp were warned that they would face legal action if the story was published.
“The Wall Street Journal, and Rupert Murdoch, personally, were warned directly by President Donald J. Trump that the supposed letter they printed by President Trump to Epstein was a FAKE and, if they print it, they will be sued,” the post read.
Shortly after that post, Trump also said he would direct Attorney General Pam Bondi to release some files from Epstein’s criminal case – though not the full court records.
“Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval,” Trump posted.
Bondi said online Thursday that she’d be prepared to move in court to have these documents released Friday.
