Rep. Robert Garcia confirms the Epstein estate will hand over the controversial birthday book and related files, raising new questions for lawmakers and adding pressure on former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Robert Garcia announced that the Epstein estate will deliver the long-discussed birthday book on September 8. Alongside the book, the estate will provide boxes of other retained documents sought by the House Oversight Committee investigating Epstein’s connections and powerful ties.
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Ranking Oversight Member Rep. Robert Garcia says the Epstein estate has agreed to turn over the Epstein birthday book that features Donald Trump’s entry.
With the book, they’ll also turn over boxes of documents they retained. LET’S GO!
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) August 29, 2025
The committee, led by Chair James Comer, issued a subpoena setting the deadline at noon on September 8. Lawmakers are seeking the records to review how agencies handled Epstein’s crimes and whether key evidence was mishandled or concealed from oversight and accountability.
Reports suggest the birthday book includes contributions from many high-profile figures who attended Epstein’s 50th birthday. The most debated entry is tied to Donald Trump, ending with the phrase, “May every day be another wonderful secret.”
Trump has strongly denied writing that note, calling the story false and fabricated. Earlier this summer, he launched a $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, insisting the birthday book does not exist and demanding damages for defamation.
If the committee verifies the book, Trump’s lawsuit could face serious challenges. A confirmed copy would weaken his legal claims and raise further political questions about his relationship with Epstein, particularly as more documents are expected to come out.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, previously defended Trump during a Justice Department interview. She claimed she never witnessed him act inappropriately and called him a gentleman. Soon afterward, she was moved to a low-security facility, sparking criticism about her treatment.
Victims’ advocates and survivors welcomed news of the September 8 handover. They have long argued that withholding Epstein’s files protects powerful individuals. Many say releasing these records could validate long-held suspicions and strengthen calls for accountability across government and society.
The White House faces growing pressure as the deadline approaches. Trump’s repeated denials clash with photographic evidence and records from the 1990s that show him socializing with Epstein. The renewed attention complicates his attempts to separate himself from the scandal.
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Lawmakers across both parties argue that the documents could answer lingering questions. Some focus on possible failures by federal agencies, while others stress transparency as the only way to restore trust. Both sides agree the September 8 release will carry political weight.
On social media, activists highlighted Garcia’s announcement. A post by Call to Activism called it “major breaking” news and urged public attention. The account celebrated the development with the phrase “LET’S GO,” reflecting the growing demand for openness on the Epstein files.
