Trump sues the Wall Street Journal over Epstein ‘birthday letter’ claims in an explosive $10 billion lawsuit

Retaliating against the accusation, Trump sues the Wall Street Journal over Epstein ‘birthday letter’ claims in an explosive $10 billion lawsuit. President Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, Rupert Murdoch, and two journalists over a July 18 report that alleges he contributed a sexually suggestive letter and nude sketch to a leather-bound birthday album gifted to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

The WSJ article claims the letter included a typewritten mock dialogue between “Donald” and “Jeffrey,” along with a crude drawing of a naked woman signed by Trump. The message reportedly concluded with the phrase: “Happy Birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump’s reaction was swift and forceful. “This is not my language. These are not my words. I don’t draw pictures,” he wrote on Truth Social. “The Wall Street Journal printed a FAKE letter… I warned Rupert Murdoch not to print this fake story.”

Trump sues the Wall Street Journal over Epstein ‘birthday letter’ claims in an explosive $10 billion lawsuit

WSJ Stands by Story, Trump Vows to Depose Rupert Murdoch

Despite Trump’s fiery denials, the WSJ is standing behind its reporting. Its parent company, Dow Jones, issued a statement:
“We have full confidence in the rigor and accuracy of our reporting, and will vigorously defend against any lawsuit.”

In response, Trump promised to haul Murdoch and top NewsCorp executives into court.

“I look forward to getting Rupert Murdoch to testify in my lawsuit against him and his ‘pile of garbage’ newspaper,” he stated.

Trump’s Drawing Denial Undermined by 2004 Charity Auction

Trump’s claim that he’s never drawn anything before came under immediate scrutiny. CNN spoke to Dr. Lowery Lockard, a charity event director, who confirmed that Trump submitted signed doodles for a 2004 celebrity auction.

One sketch a gold Sharpie skyline of New York sold for $16,000. Another, featuring a money tree, went for $8,500.

“He signed it, we authenticated it. It’s real,” Lockard said. “I’m not sure what ‘wrote a picture’ means, but he definitely sent us artwork.”

Still, Trump’s team insists that those charity pieces are unrelated to the alleged Epstein birthday letter.

DOJ Moves to Unseal Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Files

In a surprising twist, Trump has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to file a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking investigations.

The Department of Justice confirmed the motion, citing overwhelming public interest.

“After all, Jeffrey Epstein is the most infamous pedophile in American history,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated.

The transcripts contain confidential testimonies and materials tied to Epstein’s 2019 arrest and Maxwell’s 2021 conviction.

If the judge agrees to unseal them, it could provide long-awaited answers or provoke new controversy.

Allies Rush to Trump’s Defense

Trump isn’t alone in blasting The Wall Street Journal over the Epstein birthday letter report. Senator JD Vance called the story “complete and utter bullshit,” and asked whether it violated journalistic ethics.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk also weighed in on X (formerly Twitter), replying to conservative pundit Megyn Kelly,

“Yeah, the letter sounds bogus.”

Right-wing activist Laura Loomer added, “Trump doesn’t type letters. He writes notes in big black Sharpie… Trust me, I would know.”

A Complicated History With Jeffrey Epstein

Trump’s past relationship with Epstein has long been scrutinized. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, they were frequently seen together at parties in Palm Beach.

Trump once told New York Magazine:

“He’s a lot of fun to be with… He likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”

Flight records show Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet multiple times, although there is no evidence linking him to Epstein’s island or his criminal conduct.

After Epstein’s 2006 arrest, Trump claimed he cut ties with the financier and even banned him from Mar-a-Lago.

“I was not a fan of his, that I can tell you,” Trump said in 2019.

Trump’s MAGA Base Fractures Over Epstein Transparency

Although Trump’s lawsuit may energize parts of his base, others are demanding more transparency around Epstein.

Earlier this month, the DOJ declared there was “no client list” and no evidence Epstein had blackmailed anyone a conclusion many supporters found hard to swallow.

Republican sheriff and California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco said:

“Millions of us are disappointed. We feel like we’re being talked down to like stupid children.”

Bipartisan Push in Congress to Release Epstein Files

Perhaps more telling is the rare bipartisan action emerging in Congress. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) are both supporting a discharge petition demanding full release of Epstein-related documents.

The petition includes:

• Visitor logs
• Flight manifests
• Financial transactions
• Seized digital communications

Though the current DOJ motion only seeks to unseal grand jury transcripts, advocates believe it’s a critical first step toward full accountability.

Legal Experts Skeptical of Trump’s $10 Billion Claim

Trump’s legal team must meet a high bar to win the defamation case. Under U.S. law, public figures must prove “actual malice” that the publication knowingly published false information or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.

Legal analysts remain doubtful.

“Ten billion dollars is a ridiculously high number,” said defamation attorney Jesse Gessin. “It would be the largest defamation verdict in U.S. history.”

For context, the Fox News-Dominion settlement over election misinformation was $787.5 million. Alex Jones’ court losses over Sandy Hook hoaxes totaled $1.5 billion.

Final Thoughts: Trump Fights Back as Epstein Shadows Loom

As the 2025 election cycle heats up, Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal adds another dramatic chapter to the enduring Epstein saga. Whether the Epstein birthday letter turns out to be real or fabricated, the political and legal consequences are already significant.

Trump’s dual approach aggressively suing the media while pushing for document transparency shows a desire to control the narrative and reassure his base. But it also raises the stakes. If the unsealed grand jury materials reveal more uncomfortable truths, the backlash could be severe.

In the end, the Epstein scandal still holds power over America’s political class. And Donald Trump, whether victim or participant, remains at the heart of its storm.

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