NEW: Epstein’s 2003 birthday album listed Trump, Clinton, Leon Black as ‘friends’, WSJ reports
MSNBC·2025-07-25 00:35

Key Individuals Involved - A book compiled for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 contained letters from notable people including former President Bill Clinton, Wall Street billionaire Leon Black, fashion designer Vera Wang, and media owner Mort Zuckerman [1][3] - Other associates listed in the book include former Victoria's Secret Leader Leslie Wexner, attorney Alan Dershowitz, and the late Jean-Luc Brunell [3] Investigation and Accountability - The House Oversight Committee is prepared to hold accountable anyone who harmed and abused children, regardless of their power or influence [5][6] - Democrats are unified in their messaging that they will pursue justice across the board in this case [13][14] Political Implications - The investigation is seen by some as highly politicized, with a potential focus on political outcomes [7] - The White House is managing the situation with a vetting process and controlled messaging [14][15] Media and Public Perception - The Wall Street Journal's reporting adds detail to what is already known about Jeffrey Epstein's network with powerful people [8] - The article lends credence to the idea that Donald Trump contributed a letter to the book [11][12] Trump's Involvement - The Wall Street Journal has not stated that Trump wrote the letter, but that he contributed a letter to the book that bore his signature [9] - Trump's argument that the letter was a fabrication is undermined by the fact that his emissaries delivered the letter to Ghislaine Maxwell [10]