POLITICS

Trump, Epstein, and a Weird Letter: What's the Big Deal?

USASat Jul 19 2025

The Letter

  • Recipient: Jeffrey Epstein
  • Sender: Allegedly Donald Trump
  • Date: 2003
  • Occasion: Epstein's 50th birthday
  • Contents:
  • A drawing of a naked woman
  • Trump's name in a private area of the drawing
  • A conversation about secrets and friends

Trump's Response

  • Claims:
  • "I didn't write the letter."
  • "I don't draw."
  • Contradictions:
  • Trump has sold his drawings before.
  • Actions:
  • Wants to sue the Wall Street Journal.
  • Wants to sue Rupert Murdoch.
  • Support:
  • Friends backing him up.
  • They say the letter isn't real.

The Big Deal

  • Epstein's Reputation:
  • Known for bad deeds.
  • Trump's Connection:
  • Knew Epstein.
  • People want to know more about their friendship.
  • Trump's Team:
  • Trying to change the subject.
  • Want to talk about the media instead.
  • Say the media is always against Trump.

Trump's Strategy

  • Plan:
  • Wants to release secret court stuff about Epstein.
  • Potential Outcome:
  • Might not help him.
  • Public Reaction:
  • People are still curious.
  • They want to know the truth.

questions

    If Trump's drawings are good enough for charity auctions, should we expect a presidential art exhibition next?
    Is there a possibility that Rupert Murdoch's decision not to kill the story indicates a shift in his political alliances?
    Could the timing of the Wall Street Journal's story be part of a larger media conspiracy to discredit President Trump?

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