Trump Pronounces Epstein Controversy ‘Dead’ Amid Bombshell Release of Risqué Birthday Letter

Isaac Schorr Sep 9th, 2025, 12:12 pm

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President Donald Trump pronounced the controversy around his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — as well as his administration’s handling of the Epstein case — “dead” on Tuesday.

NBC News’ Garrett Haake reached the president on his phone Tuesday morning, and during their brief conversation, Haake observed that a number of White House officials had commented on the release of the risqué birthday card that Trump allegedly gave Epstein to celebrate the sex criminal’s 50th birthday. originally reported on the letter, which Trump has denied writing and is currently suing the over.

“I don’t comment on something that’s a dead issue. I gave

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