Trump Expands Threats Over WSJ Epstein Letter Story

President Trump has threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch after the Journal published a report alleging Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a 2003 birthday letter featuring a nude drawing with his signature mimicking pubic hair. Trump has vehemently denied creating the letter or drawing, labeling the story 'fake,' 'malicious,' and 'defamatory,' and claimed he warned Murdoch and the Journal's editor prior to publication. The Wall Street Journal stated it reviewed the letter, which was part of a birthday album assembled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein, but did not publish an image of it. Vice President Vance and Trump supporters have also questioned the authenticity of the letter and criticized the Journal's decision to publish without proof. The controversy has renewed focus on Trump's ties to Epstein, though the Justice Department recently confirmed there is no 'client list' connected to Epstein's crimes. Trump has additionally called for the release of any grand jury testimony related to the Epstein case to address ongoing speculation.