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Epstein Birthday Scrapbook Photo Suggests Trump Was Involved in $22,500 “Purchase” of Woman

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A newly released photo from Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday scrapbook has sparked fresh outrage and intensified scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s past relationship with the disgraced financier. The image, released Monday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, shows Epstein holding a novelty check for $22,500, allegedly signed by Trump, with a note implying that a woman was “sold” to him in the 1990s.

The caption, attributed to Joel Pashcow — a longtime Mar-a-Lago member and Palm Beach socialite — reads:

“Jeffrey showing early talents with money + women! Sells ‘fully depreciated’ [redacted] to Donald Trump for $22,500.”
It continues:

“Epstein showed early ‘people skills’ too. Even though I handled the deal I didn’t get any of the money on the girl!”

The woman’s face is redacted in the image, and her identity remains officially undisclosed. The Wall Street Journal reported that the woman was someone whom both Epstein and Trump “socialized with” during the 1990s. However, her attorney has publicly denied any romantic relationship with either man, saying she was unaware of the photo, never knew Pashcow, and described the suggestion as a “disgusting and deeply disturbing hoax.”

The novelty check appears to be signed “DJ Trump” — a stylized version of Trump’s signature, though notably different from his more formal autograph during that period. The implications of the photo are now under examination by congressional investigators, particularly as it appears to connect Trump and Epstein in a more personal and troubling way.

Attempts to contact Joel Pashcow, who appears in the photo alongside Epstein, have not been successful. His name appears in Epstein’s flight logs, and he is known to reside in Palm Beach, Florida — near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Public records list him as managing member of Nassau Capital, an investment firm, and a past board member of the Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation. In a 2020 Mother Jones interview, Pashcow reportedly dismissed questions about Epstein by saying, “You’re really pathetic, you know that?”

The image is one of several explosive details revealed as House Oversight Committee Democrats continue to release excerpts from Epstein’s so-called “birthday book” — a professionally bound scrapbook created for his 50th birthday in 2003. The book, believed to have been assembled by Epstein’s close associate Ghislaine Maxwell (now serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking), includes letters, notes, and photos from a who’s who of Epstein’s associates, including Trump, Bill Clinton, and others.

The scrapbook is part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein’s network and the individuals who socialized and potentially collaborated with him.

Trump Maintains Epstein Birthday Letter Is “Fake” as Alleged Note Surfaces in Records Turned Over to Congress

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Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have submitted a copy of Epstein’s infamous 50th birthday book to Congress — including a controversial letter bearing Donald Trump’s signature that he has repeatedly claimed does not exist.

On Monday, members of the House Oversight Committee confirmed receipt of the book and the letter, which was originally reported by The Wall Street Journal in July. The book, professionally bound in 2003, includes messages from dozens of Epstein’s associates — among them, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and billionaire Leon Black. Some notes were harmless birthday wishes, while others reportedly featured sexual references, drawings, or provocative imagery.

The letter attributed to Trump is among the more graphic. According to WSJ reporting, it featured typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman, ending with the message: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” The letter was signed “Donald” in a stylized, squiggly manner positioned under the woman’s waistline to mimic pubic hair.

Trump has denied any connection to the letter, calling it “a fake thing.” He has since filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent company News Corp, and several of its reporters, arguing the letter is fabricated and defamatory. In response, a Dow Jones spokesperson stated, “We have full confidence in the rigor and accuracy of our reporting.”

Now, with the birthday book delivered under subpoena by House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the contents are expected to receive further congressional review. The subpoena followed a July 25 letter from Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Ro Khanna urging Epstein’s estate to release the book “to assist in bringing transparency and accountability.”

Rep. Garcia, the committee’s Democratic ranking member, issued a strong statement Monday:

“President Trump called the Epstein investigation a hoax and claimed that his birthday note didn’t exist. Now we know that Donald Trump was lying and is doing everything he can to cover up the truth. Enough of the games and lies — release the full files now.”

The book was compiled by Epstein’s close associate Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003, prior to Epstein’s first arrest in 2006. Maxwell has since acknowledged to Justice Department officials that she helped assemble the book, though she claimed she could not recall who contributed what.

Trump, Clinton, and roughly 20 others were listed in the book under the “Friends” section, according to WSJ. Trump and Epstein were known to socialize in Palm Beach, Florida, during the 1990s. Flight logs show Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet, and the financier was photographed at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate multiple times.

Trump has claimed he cut ties with Epstein years before his 2019 arrest, citing a personal falling-out after Epstein allegedly recruited staff away from the Mar-a-Lago club. However, WSJ reported that Trump’s name appears multiple times in government files related to Epstein — a fact the Justice Department reportedly informed him of in May. The department emphasized that being named in such files does not indicate criminal wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, efforts to release more Epstein-related materials remain stalled. The Justice Department stated in July that no “client list” exists and declined to release further records — a decision that sparked backlash from some of Trump’s political allies, who had previously demanded transparency.

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Top DOJ Official Spills Epstein Cover-Up in Shocking Honeypot Sting; DOJ Posts “Embarrassing Apology”

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The Justice Department is facing intensified scrutiny following the release of a clandestine video in which DOJ Acting Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt reportedly admitted plans to politically shape disclosures tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

In the video released by political activist James O’Keefe of O’Keefe Media Group, Schnitt is seen telling an undercover operative—who he met through the dating app Hinge—that Epstein-related documents would be “redact[ed] every Republican or conservative person in those files, leave all the liberal, Democratic people in those files” to deliver a decidedly one-sided narrative. He further alleged that Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a minimum-security facility violated Bureau of Prisons policy—suggesting it was a “benefit … to keep her mouth shut.”

Schnitt also claimed internal conflict within the DOJ, describing Attorney General Pam Bondi as a “yes person” aligned with former President Trump, while FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino pushed for broader file release.

The department swiftly denied the claims, calling them baseless and unrelated to its internal process. A DOJ spokesperson stated Schnitt’s comments “have absolutely zero bearing with reality and reflect a total lack of knowledge of the DOJ’s review process.”

The video emerges amidst mounting political pressure for full disclosure of Epstein-related documents. House Oversight Committee members recently made 33,000 pages available publicly—though Democrats argue that only ~3% of those pages contained new information.

Republicans and Democrats alike are pushing for further transparency. Figures such as Rep. Thomas Massie (R) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D) are spearheading bipartisan efforts to compel a full release of all unclassified DOJ materials.

Meanwhile, former President Trump dismissed the controversy as a partisan “Democrat Epstein Hoax,” calling for it to end while some GOP lawmakers continue to call for more disclosures.

Questions remain: Was Schnitt’s off-the-record admission a true reflection of internal DOJ intent—or merely personal conjecture? How many truly new documents remain unreleased?

“We Know Their Names”: Epstein Survivors Vow to Make Their Own List

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On September 3, 2025, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein held an emotional two‑hour news conference just outside the U.S. Capitol, calling for transparency, justice, and resolute action in the aftermath of their years of abuse. Many attendees spoke publicly for the first time, delivering deeply personal testimonies that revealed the harrowing world behind Epstein’s exploitation—and what they hope comes next.

Survivors described being duped as teenage masseuses into predatory environments. One recounted the chilling reality of being coached into the exploitative roles, while Haley Robson, appearing in media coverage earlier, revealed she was coerced into recruiting other teenage girls. Robson said she was paid per recruit, saying, “I was told it would be possibly in your bra and underwear, but it would just be a massage.”

Another survivor, Marina Lacerda—long identified as “minor victim one”—spoke about being lured under the guise of opportunity, only to be trapped in abuse that derailed her education and childhood.

For years, investigators have asserted that no formal “client list” of powerful individuals associated with Epstein exists. Yet survivors are now proactively taking matters into their own hands. At the press conference, Lisa Phillips—who runs a podcast for Epstein survivors—announced:

“We have been discussing creating our own list. We know the names… it will be done by survivors, for survivors. Stay tuned.”

Attorney Brad Edwards clarified that no official list was found in Epstein’s records, and emphasized that while survivors know who was in “his world,” any naming would come with serious legal risks. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene backed up survivors’ rights to hold their collaborators accountable; she offered to publicly read their list in Congress—protected by the Speech or Debate Clause, if given permission

Meanwhile, at a simultaneous White House event, President Trump dismissed the renewed focus on Epstein and the push for document transparency as a “Democrat hoax that never ends,” urging the public to shift attention to the “greatness of our country.”

Survivors were joined by bipartisan lawmakers—Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)—to press for the release of all documents related to the Epstein and Maxwell case. They criticized the Justice Department’s recent release of over 30,000 pages as heavily redacted and largely redundant, with many key files still withheld.

Rep. Khanna framed the fight as fundamental to restoring trust: “A nation that allows rich and powerful men to traffic and abuse young girls without consequence… has lost its moral and spiritual core.”

Victims and families—including those of Virginia Giuffre, who died earlier this year—criticized Trump’s “hoax” characterization. Giuffre’s family called out the administration, insisting that the survivors’ demand for justice will not fade.

Survivors have clearly declared their intent: justice, truth, and closure. Whether through full governmental transparency or survivor‑led accountability, their resolve endures. The release—or potential disclosure—of the “client list” could reignite legal and political ramifications.

White House Warns GOP: Backing Epstein File Release Is ‘Hostile Act’ Against Trump

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she got “a lot” of pushback from the White House over supporting a discharge petition aiming to force the administration to release all of the documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“Oh, I got a lot of pushback. I got phone call after phone call last night. They didn’t want me to sign the discharge petition. They want to focus on the Oversight [Committee] investigation. They hate Thomas Massie more than they can hate any Democrat, which makes no sense to me. And they don’t want to work with Democrats at all,” Greene, an ally of President Trump, said during her Wednesday appearance on Real America’s Voice “Bolling!” . . .

Greene said Wednesday, “It’s not a hoax, because Jeffrey Epstein is a convicted pedophile. That takes away the whole hoax things. It’s not a hoax. It’s not a lie.” . . .

House GOP leadership is urging members not to sign on to the petition, which currently has the support of four Republican lawmakers, and to back the investigation done by the Oversight Committee. The panel released a large batch of files it received from the Justice Department after issuing a subpoena for materials related to Epstein. Democrats on the panel said most of the files have already been made public.

“Helping Thomas Massie and Liberal Democrats with their attention-seeking, while the DOJ is fully supporting a more comprehensive file release effort from the Oversight Committee, would be viewed as a very hostile act to the administration,” a White House official told multiple news outlets this week. (Read more from “White House Warns GOP: Backing Epstein File Release Is ‘Hostile Act’ Against Trump” HERE)

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Trump Ties to Epstein Resurface: Survivor Calls Him Epstein’s “Biggest Brag” as GOP Rep Caught Saying He’s in the Files

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Pressure continues to mount on Congress and the White House to release the full contents of the Jeffrey Epstein case files, as survivors, lawmakers, and even members of Donald Trump’s own party demand transparency about who was involved in the disgraced financier’s network.

At an emotional press conference on Capitol Hill, survivors of Epstein’s abuse — joined by family members of other victims and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers — urged immediate passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would compel the Department of Justice to make all Epstein-related records public.

One of the most striking moments came from Chauntae Davies, an Epstein survivor, who spoke directly about the late financier’s ties to prominent political figures — specifically naming President Donald Trump.

“Epstein had a free pass. He bragged about his powerful friends, including our current president, Donald Trump,” Davies said. “It was his biggest brag, actually.”

Davies went on to describe a framed photo of Epstein with Trump that reportedly sat on Epstein’s desk during her first visit to his Palm Beach estate. She added that both Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell often boasted about their connections to influential men.

While Democrats are expected to unanimously support the transparency bill — introduced by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) — at least two more Republican signatures are still needed to force a vote through a discharge petition. So far, four Republicans, including Massie and Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Mace, and Lauren Boebert, have signed on.

But resistance from the White House and the Department of Justice has raised alarms. Despite prior commitments to transparency, the Biden-appointed DOJ has reportedly slow-walked the release of key documents, citing legal hurdles, and recently stated that no further information would be released — contradicting past statements by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who previously claimed the so-called “client list” was “on my desk.”

Survivors and lawmakers say this stonewalling is unacceptable.

“The American people deserve to know the full extent of Epstein’s network,” Massie said. “Sunlight is the best disinfectant — and we should not be shielding abusers or their enablers, no matter how powerful.”

The push for transparency has been complicated by the frequent invocation of Trump’s name — both by survivors and members of Congress. At a recent Muscogee County GOP meeting in Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins was caught on a hot mic suggesting that Trump may indeed appear in the files.

“He’s in there,” Collins said, later clarifying that he believes Trump was referenced because he had previously cooperated with the FBI and had banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago.

Collins, who is also a candidate for the U.S. Senate, doubled down on his support for full disclosure:

“We need to release it. I have no problem releasing it.”

News Conference With Epstein’s Victims Will Be ‘Explosive,’ Lawmaker Predicts

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An upcoming news conference with victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could be “explosive,” one of the congressmen pushing for full release of the files on Epstein predicts.

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, said the victims’ accounts will force lawmakers to vote on a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files.

Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky – who are co-leading the effort − need 218 signatures to make that happen.

With all 212 Democrats backing the effort, only six Republicans need to sign on, Khanna said on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.”

“What will be explosive is the September 3rd press conference that both of us are having with 10 Epstein victims, many who have never spoken out before,” Khanna said in remarks that aired Aug. 31. (Read more from “News Conference With Epstein’s Victims Will Be ‘Explosive,’ Lawmaker Predicts” HERE)

Epstein’s Secret “Birthday Book” Set to Expose Trump Note

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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.

Ghislaine Maxwell Was Honored at Clinton Global Initiative Event Years After Sex Abuse Allegations Surfaced, Report Reveals

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Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell was celebrated at a prestigious Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) conference in September 2013—more than five years after allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation had first emerged against her, according to a new report from CNN.

Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence after her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges, was publicly recognized at the 2013 CGI annual meeting as a “Commitment to Action” leader for her ocean conservation nonprofit, the TerraMar Project. Attendees told CNN that being acknowledged in this way was a “rare, prestigious” honor.

Allegations linking Maxwell to Epstein’s recruitment of underage girls had circulated since at least 2009. That same year, she was even served with a subpoena in lawsuits filed by 24 accusers as she exited a CGI event, according to Page Six. By 2011, Clinton staffers had reportedly barred her from official functions after extensive media scrutiny.

Despite that ban, CNN reports Maxwell was among a small group granted complimentary tickets to the 2013 conference—a perk so uncommon that one source said it likely required personal approval from either Bill or Hillary Clinton.

A Clinton spokesperson denied that the former president personally intervened on Maxwell’s behalf, stressing that hundreds of complimentary passes were distributed at the staff level that year.

“This is about someone working on ocean conservation attending a charitable conference 12 years ago, along with thousands of other people, and nothing more,” the spokesperson told CNN. “As we have consistently said, the Clintons know nothing about Jeffrey Epstein’s terrible crimes.”

The TerraMar Project shut down in 2019 following Epstein’s arrest on federal trafficking charges. Maxwell’s attorneys later cited her nonprofit work—and even claimed she had helped “launch” CGI—in an unsuccessful bid for leniency at her sentencing.

Maxwell’s ties to the Clintons, however, extend far beyond the 2013 CGI appearance. She and Epstein were photographed visiting the White House during Bill Clinton’s presidency in the 1990s, and flight logs show Clinton took at least 16 trips on Epstein’s private jet to international destinations where Maxwell was often present. Maxwell also maintained a personal friendship with Chelsea Clinton, vacationing with her in 2009 and attending her 2010 wedding.

In 2019, a Clinton family spokesperson told Vanity Fair that Chelsea and Maxwell had become “friendly” through a mutual friend, but insisted Chelsea had no knowledge of the accusations until years later.

The renewed scrutiny over Maxwell’s presence at CGI comes as the House Oversight Committee expands its probe into Epstein’s network of elite associates. Earlier this month, both Bill and Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed and are scheduled to testify under oath in October.

Judge Rejects Trump DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcript, Calls It a ‘Diversion’

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A federal judge has rejected an effort by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to unseal grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, describing the request as a “diversion” from broader records in the government’s possession.

Judge Richard Berman, a Clinton appointee, issued a 14-page ruling on Wednesday denying the DOJ’s petition, which had been filed in July 2025 at the direction of President Donald Trump. The judge wrote that the transcript in question was “merely a hearsay snippet of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged conduct,” adding that the government itself should be responsible for making a more comprehensive disclosure of records tied to the Epstein case.

“The Government is the logical party to make comprehensive disclosure to the public of the Epstein files,” Berman noted. “By comparison, the instant grand jury motion appears to be a ‘diversion’ from the breadth and scope of the Epstein files in the Government’s possession.”

The ruling follows two earlier rejections of attempts to unseal similar transcripts in both Epstein’s Florida proceedings and the Ghislaine Maxwell case.

Attorneys representing several Epstein victims raised objections to the DOJ’s approach, questioning whether proper notice and safeguards were provided. In an August 5 letter to Judge Berman, victims’ lawyers wrote that their clients felt “deep anxiety” about the adequacy of redactions. The attorneys criticized the government for failing to notify victims before moving to unseal the grand jury materials, a step they argued could compromise privacy and safety.

Berman echoed those concerns, noting that maintaining confidentiality in certain aspects of the case remains crucial to protecting individuals involved.

Meanwhile, congressional scrutiny of the Epstein files has intensified. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer announced on August 5 that the DOJ would begin providing Epstein-related records to his committee by the end of that week, though the process of reviewing and redacting sensitive information would take time.

“There are many records in DOJ’s custody, and it will take the Department time to produce all the records and ensure the identification of victims and any child sexual abuse material are redacted,” Comer said in a statement, adding that he welcomed efforts by the Trump administration to promote transparency.

Why Did Trump Push for the Transcript?

The unusual element in this case remains the Trump administration’s decision to prioritize unsealing a single grand jury transcript rather than pursuing a broader release of Epstein-related files. Critics, including Judge Berman, have suggested the request distracted from a more comprehensive accounting of the government’s records.

The timing of the move also drew attention. Just days before the filing, a DOJ memo stating Epstein had no “client list” and died by suicide prompted frustration among Trump’s political base, who demanded fuller disclosure. Whether the push to unseal the transcript was motivated by those political pressures, or by a broader policy commitment to transparency, remains unclear.