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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a selection of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, providing further insight into the convicted sex offender's extensive network of powerful connections. The materials, made public in September 2025, include a 'birthday book' compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, featuring messages from various high-profile individuals.
Central to the document release is a page allegedly contributed by Donald Trump. It contains a handwritten note reading, "Jeffrey — I am the one who is 50 — But you are the BEST! see ya under the table. Best Wishes Donald." The message is accompanied by a crude drawing of a skyscraper. These newly public files from the Epstein estate were obtained by the committee from the executors managing the late financier's assets as part of a broader investigation into his operations and associates.
The birthday book also includes messages from other prominent figures. An entry attributed to former President Bill Clinton reportedly offered a simple "Happy Birthday." The collection of notes and drawings paints a picture of the social circles Epstein moved in years before his 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges and subsequent death in jail, which was ruled a suicide.
The release of the documents was not without controversy. Republican members of the House Oversight Committee criticized their Democratic counterparts for what they described as a politically motivated and selective disclosure. The partisan dispute over the document release highlights the charged atmosphere surrounding the ongoing Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, Democrats argue that the release is a necessary step toward transparency and accountability. The contents of the 'birthday book' and other files continue to be analyzed as they shed more light on the relationships Epstein cultivated with the global elite.
