FBI to Investigate Trump's Alleged Epstein Birthday Note Forgery

FBI Director Kash Patel has agreed to open an investigation into a birthday note that former President Donald Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by The Hill. Patel's decision came after questioning by Representative Jared Moskowitz during a House Oversight Committee hearing.

The White House maintains that the note, released by Epstein's estate, bears a forged Trump signature. The document reportedly outlines a female figure with a message hinting at shared traits between Trump and Epstein. When asked by Moskowitz about the matter, Patel initially questioned the validity of such an inquiry, but agreed after being told it involved forging a U.S. president's signature.

Committee Chair James Comer recently dismissed Democratic proposals to use a handwriting expert, contending the focus should be on Epstein's victims and potential government involvement. Comer stated, "The investigation's aim is to provide justice to the victims and uncover the truth behind Epstein Island, not a card from 20 years ago."

Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal concerning a report on the alleged letter, while the White House refutes its authenticity. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared, "President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it." Trump's legal team vows to pursue litigation aggressively.

The former president has labeled calls for transparency in the Epstein case as a "Democrat hoax," suggesting it is an attempt to distract from his presidency's successes. Meanwhile, congressional pressure increases for the release of all Epstein case files, according to ANI.

(With inputs from agencies.)