Everyone can agree that Jeffrey Epstein was a vile individual. Beyond that is the domain of speculation, conspiracy and bare-knuckle political brawling.
On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported on details of a 2003 birthday book that Mr. Epstein’s then-friends gave him . It contains a letter with a signature that resembles Donald Trump’s. The note contains a short script with a voiceover and made-up dialogue between Mr. Trump and Mr. Epstein. This typed note is contained in the outline of a naked woman. It’s tawdry but far less graphic than what many Democrats want to make available in school libraries .
Mr. Trump has vigorously denied penning the letter. He has sued the Journal for $20 billion over its initial July news story reporting on its existence . Mr. Trump has been in the pub