On Friday, American President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert Murdoch, seeking $10 billion in damages. He followed through on a promise made earlier this week. The newspaper alleged that Trump sent a birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which included a sketch of a nude woman and a sexually suggestive signature.
The lawsuit was filed in the federal court of the Southern District of Florida, Miami, shortly after the Wall Street Journal published claims of the birthday letter in 2003.
What Was the Birthday Letter About?
According to the report, a purported birthday album compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell contained a sketch of a nude woman with Trump's signature added in a provocative way. It also included a note mentioning 'wonderful secrets.'
Donald Trump vehemently denied this report, calling the letter a fabrication. He stated on social media, "The Wall Street Journal has released a forged letter supposedly sent to Epstein. These are not my words, nor do I communicate or sketch this way."
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'It's a Scam...'
In another social media post, Trump stated: "I told Rupert Murdoch it was a scam, and that they shouldn't print this false story. Yet they did, and now I'm taking them and their sad excuse of a paper to court."
Trump also mentioned that Murdoch promised to investigate the situation. Trump asserted, "Murdoch claimed they would look into it, but clearly, they don't have the authority. Instead, they've gone ahead publishing a false, malicious, and defamatory story."
This legal action follows Trump's threats to sue once the report surfaced. Trump remarked, "I am ready to testify against Rupert Murdoch and his 'pile of trash' publication, WSJ, in my lawsuit—a truly intriguing experience."
As of now, a formal copy of the complaint has not been made public.
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The Trump-Epstein Connection
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy U.S. financier, faced sexual misconduct charges for the first time in 2006 when a 14-year-old girl's parents reported he had misbehaved with her at his Florida home. He was subsequently jailed for approximately 13 months. Despite this, he eluded federal charges that could have resulted in a life sentence. In July 2019, Epstein was re-arrested in New York accused of trafficking and abusing minors for monetary gain.
Epstein denied all charges. On August 10, 2019, he was found dead by suicide in his prison cell while under custody, as confirmed by the authorities.
Some believe the government is withholding details of the Epstein affair to shield Trump and other associated affluent and influential individuals.
As a New York real estate mogul, Trump associated with Epstein and hinted during his presidential re-election campaign he might release related documents. However, after taking office, Trump supporters were disillusioned by the lack of tangible actions in addressing the case.
The Trump administration's attempts to quell demands for disclosure of the so-called Epstein files have largely failed. Last week, a memo from the Justice Department and FBI stated there wasn't enough evidence in the Epstein files to merit further investigations, prompting calls for the resignation of both agencies' heads.
