Trump claims Epstein birthday letter bearing his signature is forged: ‘That’s happened a lot’

Donald Trump suggested the letter was part of a broader smear campaign orchestrated by Democrats, calling them 'a bunch of sick people'
Donald Trump floated a new defense after reports claimed he sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday letter with a pubic-hair-styled signature (Getty Images)
Donald Trump floated a new defense after reports claimed he sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday letter with a pubic-hair-styled signature (Getty Images)


 

PRESTWICK, SCOTLAND: President Donald Trump is pushing back against claims that he sent a bizarre birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, denying any involvement and calling the story “fake.”

The letter, reportedly drawn on the outline of a naked woman and featuring a signature styled to resemble pubic hair, was detailed by The Wall Street Journal.

Trump flatly denied the allegations, suggesting someone else may have forged his name and accusing Democrats of orchestrating yet another fabricated smear campaign.

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on July 25, 2025 in Prestwick, Scotland. President Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a trip to Scotland from July 25 to 29. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on July 25, 2025 in Prestwick, Scotland (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Donald Trump dismisses birthday letter as a forgery

Donald Trump is distancing himself from a bizarre birthday letter allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein, which reportedly features a stylized signature resembling pubic hair. 

Speaking to reporters outside the White House before departing for Scotland, Trump dismissed the letter as a forgery. “I don’t even know what they’re talking about,” he said. “Now, somebody could have written a letter and used my name. That’s happened a lot.”

Trump then pivoted to a familiar line of defense, invoking the so-called “fake dossier” and accusing Democrats of peddling lies. “Everything’s fake with that administration. Everything’s fake with the Democrats. Take a look what they just found about the dossiers. Everything is fake. They’re a bunch of sick people.”

He offered no evidence for his claims or clarification on who might have forged the letter.

Donald Trump says he's 'allowed' to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell

When asked about the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate convicted of aiding his abuse of underage girls, Trump refused to give a direct answer.

“I don’t want to talk about that,” he said, But what I do want to say is that Todd is a great attorney. But you ought to be speaking about Larry Summers… Bill Clinton, who went to the island 28 times. I never went to the island."

Pressed again about a potential pardon, Trump said he hadn’t considered it, but noted, “I haven't thought about it. I’m allowed.”

 A person crosses the street near an image of U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, along with the words “President Trump: Release All the Epstein Files”, projected onto the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building on July 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Earlier today, the Department of Justice asked federal judges to unseal files in the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
A person crosses the street near an image of US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, along with the words 'President Trump: Release All the Epstein Files', projected onto the US Chamber of Commerce building on July 18, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Internet reacts to Donald Trump's denial of bizarre birthday letter

A video of Donald Trump denying involvement in the birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, filmed just before his departure to Scotland, has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users mocking and slamming the president in their comments. 

One user disagreed, "He comes up with the weirdest responses when lying."



 

An X user shared a sarcastic comment, "And of course, the pubic hair signature doesn’t look like Trump’s at all—LOL."



 

A third user wrote, "Trump is being dishonest... his signature is very distinctive and would be hard to replicate... a forensic document examiner or handwriting expert could verify the authenticity of the signature on the letter..."



 

Another person stated, "Leaders should welcome transparency. Public trust depends on clear answers, not vague deflections."



 

One user slammed, "He dodged that real quick. He's just digging himself in with more lies."



 

Another user suggested, "Check his signature with an expert."



 

A person joked, "Did they sign it with an auto pen 🤣."



 

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