Summary
House Democrats released a note and doodle that they say former President Trump left in a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump has denied writing the note and sued media outlets for reporting on it. The document was given to the House Oversight Committee by Epstein's estate as part of an investigation.
Key Facts
- House Democrats published a note and doodle said to be from Trump in Epstein's 2003 birthday book.
- Trump denies creating the note and is suing the Wall Street Journal and others for reporting on it.
- The Epstein estate provided the document to the House Oversight Committee.
- Democrats are reviewing the book and other documents for further information.
- The White House has not yet commented on the matter.
- The subpoena for the book followed an initial report by the Wall Street Journal.
- Democrats expect to share their analysis of the documents with the public.
