Bill Clinton Letter Appears in Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ as House Panel Releases New Files
A fresh tranche of Jeffrey Epstein records released by the House Oversight Committee includes a 2003 “birthday book” compiled for Epstein’s 50th, featuring a handwritten note attributed to former President Bill Clinton—while other entries in the album are being actively disputed and denied by their supposed authors.
The committee said hundreds of pages were obtained from Epstein’s estate, including personal photographs, letters and entries compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for the 2003 celebration. The “birthday book” contains messages credited to friends and associates. One note is attributed to Clinton and praises Epstein’s curiosity; publication of the materials has quickly triggered fresh debate over the authenticity and context of individual pages.
While attention concentrated on the Clinton page, a separate entry styled around Donald Trump was rejected as inauthentic by his team and publicly questioned by Republican leaders, underscoring the contested nature of parts of the album. The panel emphasized that hosting the files online advances transparency but does not verify every contribution or caption within the scrapbook.
What’s Inside the New Document Dump
Beyond the album, the release includes Epstein’s will, address books and paperwork linked to his 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement in Florida. Committee leaders said the cache was produced in response to a subpoena and forms part of an ongoing review of how Epstein operated and who may have abetted him. No new criminal allegations were levied against public figures in the materials posted to date.
Outlets that examined the book describe a patchwork of sentimental notes, inside jokes and staged photography. Contributions range from lawyers and business associates to public personalities. Some messages appear playful or stylized, reflecting the private nature of the album; others read as earnest tributes. The eclectic format is exactly why lawmakers and outside observers say individual pages require case-by-case scrutiny.
Politics, Optics and the Verification Problem
The publication quickly fed a partisan tug-of-war. Democrats initially spotlighted pages purportedly referencing Trump; Republicans answered by placing a broader batch of files online and noting denials. The episode mirrors longstanding disputes over how much of the Epstein archive to release, and with what caveats, given that portions were assembled by friends rather than investigators.
For Clinton, renewed attention revisits previously reported social overlap with Epstein—engagements the former president has characterized as limited and unrelated to Epstein’s crimes. For Trump, the immediate question is the provenance of a stylized page bearing his name; aides dismissed it as “fake,” and some lawmakers concurred. Neither figure is accused of wrongdoing in the newly posted collection.
What Comes Next
Staff anticipate more interviews and possible follow-on productions as the estate continues to furnish records. Any future batches are likely to arrive with similar caveats—and to set off another round of political claims and counter-claims. For now, the “birthday book” is both a window into Epstein’s social circle and a reminder that archives assembled for private parties rarely offer clear, courtroom-ready evidence on their own.
Source context: Congressional releases and major outlet summaries of the newly posted files.
