Trump sues the Wall Street Journal for publishing an obscene letter he sent to Epstein.
The president orders the release of part of the Epstein case papers to shield himself from criticism from his supporters.
BarcelonaUS President Donald Trump has sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners for defamation and slander after the American newspaper published a birthday greeting that he allegedly sent to the billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The lawsuit, filed in the federal court of Miami, seeks financial and reputational damages of 0.0 million dollars. WSJ'; to its owner, Rupert Murdoch, and the two journalists who signed the information.
The letter sent by Trump, according to the newspaper, would contain several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman that the Republican president himself would have drawn, and ended with this text: "Happy anniversary, and may each day be another wonderful secret." Moments after the article was published, Trump said that the letter was "false, malicious and defamatory" and announced that he would take legal action against the newspaper.
The Republican president has argued that if there were "conclusive evidence" of his involvement in the tycoon's crimes, the Democrats would have already used it against him. "The Wall Street Journal has published a FAKE letter, supposedly addressed to Epstein. "They are not my words, that's not how I speak. Also, I don't draw pictures," he claims.
Trump has been under pressure for days from the most radical wing of his party to make public documents related to the case of financier Jeffrey Epstein – convicted of organizing a child sex trafficking ring – who died in prison in 2019. WSJ pushed the US leader to order Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the grand jury witnesses who formally indicted him. tycoon Jeffrey Epstein of child sex trafficking.
"Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce all relevant grand jury testimony, subject to court approval. This TIFA, perpetuated by the same Democrats, is now over!" network, Truth Social. At the same time the lawsuit was made public on the WSJ Confirmation arrived that the Attorney General had asked a Manhattan judge to declassify part of the Epstein case files.
The White House has been rocked by a new wave of suspicions surrounding the Epstein case after the FBI and the Department of Justice recently concluded that the tycoon did not have a "list of famous clients" he blackmailed. The report also confirmed that Epstein committed suicide in prison, thus ruling out the conspiracy theory that he was murdered for protecting powerful figures.
However, the rumor that Donald Trump could be on this alleged list was revived a few days ago. when Elon Musk - after leaving the government and without providing evidence - publicly denounced his alleged inclusion.
Why have they caused a fracture in the Republican Party?
Trump had promised during his campaign to publish the aforementioned "client list," which has been the focus of numerous conspiracy theories in far-right circles for years. Therefore, the closure of the investigation by the Attorney General's Office and the FBI was interpreted by the most ardent supporters of the Make America Great Again movement as a maneuver to bury the case and has fueled frustration and distrust within the most conspiracy-minded ranks of the Republican Party. Powerful figures within the party such as Steve Bannon and Lauren Boebert, and even House Speaker Mike Johnson, had pressured Trump in recent days to fulfill his promises of transparency.
What documents will be made public?
According to Trump's own announcement, his request calls for the release of "relevant grand jury witnesses." The grand jury transcripts, which include the arguments and evidence presented by the prosecution, correspond to an unknown number of anonymous citizens and are kept secret to protect victims and witnesses of the crime.
But even if they are made public—which could involve months of legal battles—the evidence represents only a portion of the material gathered in the investigation. It doesn't include all the documents the MAGA movement is seeking, such as videos, flight logs, photos, and the infamous "client list." So it's unclear whether this maneuver will actually appease the Republican base.
Why is the Epstein list so controversial?
It is still unclear who Epstein's clients were—that is, the people who allegedly purchased or consumed the sexual services of minors arranged by his circle. If these names come to light, it could have enormous repercussions, especially if they involve famous politicians or businessmen. This suspicion is fueled by the fact that many of these documents have not yet been made public, despite numerous public demands.