The White House has denied that an alleged letter from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein is authentic, stating that the president did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it. US lawmakers released the letter, said to be part of a birthday book given to Epstein in 2003. This book was included in a collection of documents released by a US House committee, which also featured Epstein's will and personal address book containing the names of numerous influential individuals.

The birthday book comprises contributions from various figures, including Lord Peter Mandelson, the UK Ambassador to the US, who dubbed Epstein my best pal. The committee's actions and the publicity surrounding these documents have intensified scrutiny of Trump, particularly concerning his previous statements about Epstein's legal troubles.

In a press release, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight panel accused Trump of lying about the existence of the birthday note. However, Republican committee chairman James Comer defended the investigation, arguing that it focused on bringing transparency for victims of Epstein's crimes.

The reference to the alleged note echoes Trump's previous claims of having severed ties with Epstein in the early 2000s. Following the release of these documents, Trump continues to face litigation against the Wall Street Journal for an earlier report on the subject, maintaining that the document in question is a fake.

This incident continues to reflect ongoing public and political interest in the Epstein scandal and its implications for those who were once linked to the financier.}