Trump’s Alleged Letter to Epstein Draws Mixed Reactions
During a panel discussion Thursday night, Republican strategist Scott Jennings dismissed a Wall Street Journal report concerning a letter supposedly written by former President Donald Trump to investor Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein’s 50th birthday. The article, which described the letter as “bawdy” and included a picture of a naked woman, didn’t seem to faze Jennings when he spoke with CNN Newsnight host Abby Phillip.
“My reaction was pretty much just, ‘Oh?'” Jennings remarked, noting that Trump had known Epstein back in 2003 but had also denied him entry to his club. He added, “I’ve been waiting all day for this rumor, which kind of makes me look like a fool.” Furthermore, Trump denied sending such a letter and even hinted at possible legal action.
On Truth Social, Trump claimed, “The Wall Street Journal probably published fake letters to Epstein. These aren’t my words, and they aren’t how I speak.” He expressed frustration over Rupert Murdoch’s decision to publish this story and warned of impending lawsuits.
Jennings speculated that the Wall Street Journal article might galvanize support for Trump among his base, even among those who usually criticize him. He likened the situation to the atmosphere surrounding the Kavanaugh yearbook controversy, observing that Republicans appear to be rallying around Trump in light of these allegations.
Some of Trump’s supporters have criticized both him and Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding their handling of the Epstein case, even suggesting he has shown hesitance regarding the matter. Trump defended Bondi in a lengthy statement posted on his social media platform.
Epstein, who was previously convicted of sexual charges in 2008, died in a Manhattan prison while facing new charges in 2019. His brother’s coroner even claimed that Epstein’s injuries contradicted the official narrative of suicide. Despite his guilty plea, Epstein maintained connections with numerous celebrities, politicians, and business leaders, including figures like Lex Wexner and Bill Gates. In late 2019, Gates reportedly met with Epstein multiple times, even though his then-wife Melinda had expressed concerns.
