Epstein’s Secret “Birthday Book” Set to Expose Trump Note
The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to turn over a 2003 “birthday book” containing messages from high-profile individuals—including a reportedly explicit note from Donald Trump—as part of the House Oversight Committee’s expanding investigation, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) confirmed Friday on MSNBC.
A subpoena issued by the committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), tasks Epstein’s estate with delivering all entries from the leather-bound album assembled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein’s 50th birthday, as well as any associated documents such as client lists, financial records, and his will—all by September 8.
“The estate is actually going to now get us that book and a bunch of other documents that they have that’s actually not been reported yet,” Garcia said. “We’re gonna get those documents, as we understand it now, on Sept. 8. And so that will continue our investigation.”
The committee also seeks additional information from the Department of Justice after an unsigned memo indicated that no “client list” exists. Investigators view the birthday book as potentially critical evidence in uncovering Epstein’s network and how the case was managed by federal authorities.
The “birthday book” was first publicized in July 2025 when The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s message, reportedly illustrated and framed by the outline of a naked woman, closed with the line: “Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump has categorically denied authoring the note and has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Journal and its parent company
Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed in DOJ interview transcripts that she assembled the book but could not recall who contributed to it.
The probe has intensified in recent months following an unsigned joint memo by the Justice Department and FBI announcing they would not release additional Epstein files. The decision triggered anger among Trump’s supporters and even criticism from within his own administration. On the campaign trail, Trump accused the government of concealing aspects of the Epstein case and promised transparency, though his critics argue little has been delivered.
Meanwhile, the scandal continues to entangle high-profile figures abroad. Emails reveal that Britain’s Prince Andrew stayed in contact with Epstein years longer than he previously admitted, even after Virginia Giuffre publicly accused both men of sex trafficking in 2015. In one email exchange from late 2015, Epstein told his longtime associate, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, that the Duke of York was the source of information about a potential business venture in China.
The correspondence casts further doubt on Andrew’s claim in his infamous BBC Newsnight interview that he last saw Epstein in December 2010. Records now suggest he maintained ties with Epstein well into 2015, including discussions of business opportunities and personal meetings.
Epstein and Barak had jointly invested millions in a security start-up, Reporty Homeland Security, and were exploring new ventures in Asia. In one striking email, Epstein wrote of “Weathy [sic] Chines [sic] looking for to start personel [sic] protection co in Beijing,” adding ominously that “kidnapping has begun.” Barak pressed back, asking Epstein where he obtained the information.
The revelations underscore the global breadth of Epstein’s influence and the expanding scope of the congressional inquiry. With the “birthday book” and new records set to be delivered by September 8, lawmakers say they are determined to uncover the full extent of Epstein’s network, and to ensure that the voices of survivors remain central to the investigation.
