White House Supports Handwriting Expert Examining Alleged Trump Epstein Note

The White House has expressed support for a professional forensic handwriting analysis to determine the authenticity of a signature on a letter purportedly from President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The letter, which includes a lewd drawing and was released by House Democrats, has been denied by Trump and his aides as not written or signed by him. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that multiple forensic analyses already suggest the signature is not authentic, and Trump's legal team is pursuing litigation against The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the letter. The issue has become politically sensitive, with Democrats demanding full disclosure of related files and the public showing continued suspicion about the Epstein case and government transparency. Despite the controversy, a recent poll shows mixed public opinion, with some Republicans approving of Trump's handling of the matter, while overall approval remains low. The White House maintains the president's innocence and calls the issue a political hoax, with Leavitt also disputing the authenticity of a similarly signed novelty check found among the documents.