Trump Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties Amid Calls for File Release

President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein amid revelations and ongoing controversies. A Wall Street Journal report detailed a lewd birthday letter Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell asked Trump to contribute, which Trump denies writing, leading him to file a libel lawsuit against the publication. Trump's promise to release Epstein-related grand jury testimony has done little to quell questions, as speculation persists about whether a client list of Epstein's alleged underage victims exists or if it was a coverup. Former Trump associate Lev Parnas has publicly accused the president of hiding potentially criminal behavior linked to Epstein, asserting that circumstantial evidence supports Trump's involvement. Meanwhile, bipartisan legislation in the House aims to force the Department of Justice to release Epstein files, but GOP leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, has reportedly taken steps to block this effort, raising concerns about transparency. These developments highlight ongoing political and legal battles over Epstein's case and Trump's role in the broader scandal.