House Committee to Acquire Epstein’s Birthday Book

California Representative Robert Garcia shared on MSNBC’s “All With Chris Hayes” that the House Oversight Committee is expected to obtain the notorious birthday “book” linked to Jeffrey Epstein by September 8th.

A report from the Wall Street Journal in July suggested that the outlet had obtained a document related to a birthday letter sent to Epstein back in 2003, featuring a prominent name. While discussing the House’s efforts to make available the remaining files related to Epstein, Garcia mentioned that they have been engaging with numerous victims of Epstein. The committee will be acquiring this infamous “book” from the Epstein Estate.

“This week, we actually met a number of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims on Capitol Hill. They’re sharing their stories with lawmakers. It’s crucial to highlight their experiences,” Garcia noted. “There’s been a significant development recently. We’ve managed to secure the words from the Epstein Estate, and they are looking to provide this Epstein book.”

“The Epstein Estate is in the process of delivering the book and several other documents that haven’t been reported before. We’re expecting to see this on September 8th, and our investigation will carry on,” Garcia added. “And let’s keep asking: Where are the other documents? What’s Pam Bondi hiding? What about Donald Trump? It’s time to end the cover-up and uncover the truth.”

The original report from the WSJ indicated that a letter written by the former president to Epstein in 2003 included what they referred to as Trump’s “bawdy” signature, accompanied by some typewritten text. The letter supposedly featured outlines of “naked women,” with Trump’s name placed beneath a drawing. It concluded with a message wishing Epstein “Happy birthday – and every day may be another great secret.”

In response to this report, Trump initiated lawsuits against Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones, News Corporation, and two WSJ reporters. He labeled the letter a “fake” and dismissed the story itself as fabricated.

Out of the WSJ’s initial report emerged mentions of other well-known figures that had sent similar birthday letters to Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton, billionaire Leon Black, fashion designer Bella Wang, media mogul Mort Zuckerman, and ex-Microsoft executive Nathan Meihold.

Historically, Trump had previously praised Epstein—who passed away in 2006—before criminal charges emerged against Epstein. Reports suggest that their friendship began to wane around 2004, reportedly over property disputes in Palm Beach.

Questions regarding the Epstein case have resurfaced in public discourse recently, especially after the Justice Department released a note indicating that the FBI had not found a “client list” or foul play related to Epstein’s death. Republicans have voiced their concerns, while Attorney General Pam Bondi has committed to ensuring full disclosure about the remaining “Epstein Files” and the individuals tied to them.

Furthermore, the Deputy Attorney General interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted trafficker and longtime associate of Epstein, who stated during an August 22nd release of her interview that she couldn’t recall Trump sending Epstein a birthday card.