A recent Wall Street Journal report revealed a 2003 birthday letter allegedly from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting interest in their past relationship.
The letter, part of a collection gifted to Epstein, included a drawing and suggestive text, though Trump denies authorship, calling it a “fake” and threatening to sue.
Trump also directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of Epstein case grand jury transcripts, aiming to counter what he labels a “scam.”
In 2002, Trump described Epstein as a friend since the late 1980s, praising him as a “terrific guy” who enjoyed a vibrant social life.
Throughout the 1990s, the two were seen together at events, including a 1992 Mar-a-Lago party and a 1997 Victoria’s Secret event.
Flight logs from Maxwell’s trial show Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet seven times between 1993 and 1997, traveling between Palm Beach and New York.
Photos from 2000 place Trump and Epstein at Mar-a-Lago, though Trump was not accused of wrongdoing in Epstein-related documents.
A 2004 dispute over a Palm Beach property marked a rift, with Trump outbidding Epstein, after which their interactions dwindled.
Epstein’s 2006 charges and 2019 death further distanced Trump, who later called for a full investigation into the case while denying close ties.