US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday came to the defense of President Donald Trump after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee unveiled what they claimed was a sexually suggestive note linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The handwritten message, scrawled across the outline of a woman’s figure, referenced a “wonderful secret” and was signed with the name “Donald J. Trump.”
The White House swiftly rejected the authenticity of the letter, which was first published by the Wall Street Journal late Monday night. Officials dismissed it as a crude fabrication. Echoing the same stance, Vance brushed it off as “another fake scandal,” saying it would fool no one.
🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist.
Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files! pic.twitter.com/k2Mq8Hu3LY
— Oversight Dems (@OversightDems) September 8, 2025
“The Democrats don’t care about Epstein. They don’t even care about his victims. That’s why they stayed silent for years,” Vance posted on X. “The only thing they care about is inventing another fake scandal like Russiagate to smear President Trump with lies.”
Vance’s reference to “Russiagate” pointed back to allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. At the time, a U.S. intelligence report concluded that Russia had launched disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and bot-driven propaganda to undermine Hillary Clinton’s chances and assist Trump’s victory.
According to Democrats, the letter was part of Epstein’s 50th birthday album in 2003. One section read: “A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret.” It bore Trump’s name at the bottom.
The White House, however, denied the claim in its entirety, insisting that the President “did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.”
This was not the first time the letter surfaced. Back in July, the Wall Street Journal had reported on its existence, sparking outrage from Trump allies and derision from Vance. At the time, Vance mocked the report, asking: “Would you be shocked to learn they never showed us the letter before publishing it? Does anyone honestly believe this sounds like Donald Trump?”
That earlier article also triggered a massive $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Journal, which Trump’s legal team is still pursuing. On Tuesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed that the President’s lawyers “will continue to aggressively pursue” the case.
Leavitt also criticized the journalist behind the latest story, accusing them of publishing without allowing White House officials a chance to respond.
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The release of the alleged letter has reignited bitter debates over the use of Epstein’s name in political battles. For Trump supporters, it is another example of Democrats weaponizing unverified claims to discredit the former president. For Trump’s critics, it is a reminder that questions about his past associations with Epstein have never been fully resolved.
As the controversy grows, both parties appear to be preparing for a prolonged political fight. With Trump already embroiled in legal battles and gearing up for a potential election campaign, the resurfacing of the Epstein connection is likely to remain in the headlines for weeks to come, according to Hindustan Times.
