FBI Chief Kash Patel Agrees To Probe Trump-Epstein Birthday Note
FBI Director Kash Patel has agreed to open an investigation into the birthday note that former President Donald Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday, The Hill reported.
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FBI Director Kash Patel has committed to investigating the controversial birthday note allegedly sent by former President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday, according to The Hill.
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During a House Oversight Committee hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed he would launch an investigation into the disputed birthday note allegedly from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The commitment came in response to questioning from Representative Jared Moskowitz.
The White House has strongly denied the authenticity of the note released by Epstein's estate, claiming Trump's signature was forged. The document in question reportedly contains a female figure outline accompanied by a message implying Trump and Epstein "share certain commonalities," as reported by The Hill.
"Have you seen the image featuring a woman's silhouette with the president's signature, which he claims isn't his? Will you investigate the Epstein estate for potentially releasing a fraudulent document?" Moskowitz inquired. Though Patel initially questioned the justification for such an investigation, when Moskowitz characterized it as forgery of a presidential signature, Patel responded, "Sure, I'll do it."
Last week, Committee Chair James Comer declined Democrats' requests to bring in a handwriting expert to verify the signature's authenticity. He argued that the investigation should maintain focus on Epstein's victims and possible government involvement, The Hill reported.
"Frankly, considering the purpose of this investigation is providing justice to victims and uncovering the truth about Epstein Island activities, particularly regarding potential government involvement, I don't believe a two-decade-old birthday card has any relevance," Comer stated at the time.
Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal regarding their July report about the alleged letter, while the White House continues rejecting its authenticity. "President Trump clearly did not create this drawing or sign it," press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated earlier this month, adding that Trump's legal representatives will "aggressively pursue litigation."
Previously, Donald Trump characterized demands for transparency in the Epstein case as a "Democrat hoax," according to CNN.
"This is essentially a Democrat hoax, as they're attempting to redirect attention to something completely irrelevant to our national achievements during my presidency," Trump told reporters.
These comments emerge amid increasing congressional pressure for the complete release of Epstein case files.