July 26, 2025 — In a renewed push for transparency, House Democrats Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, have formally requested a complete and unredacted copy of a leather-bound “Birthday Book” allegedly compiled for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003.
The request, directed to the attorneys of Epstein’s estate, comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein-related documents and ongoing congressional oversight into the disgraced financier’s case.
The lawmakers argue that the book could provide critical insights for their investigation, particularly ahead of a scheduled deposition of Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The “Birthday Book,” first reported by The Wall Street Journal, is said to contain letters and contributions from prominent figures, including a reported poem and drawing from President Donald Trump, who was a known associate of Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s.
The book, assembled by Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking network, has been described as a collection of messages from friends and well-wishers.
Attorney Bradley Edwards, who represents over 200 of Epstein’s victims, has confirmed the book’s existence as an “absolute fact” and stated that the Epstein estate would likely comply with a congressional subpoena to release it.
Khanna and Garcia’s letter, obtained by Axios, emphasizes the book’s potential relevance to examining the Department of Justice’s management of the Epstein investigation and the Trump administration’s selective release of related documents.
The lawmakers noted that the book could inform legislative reforms on issues like sex trafficking networks and financial regulation.
They have pledged to handle any information obtained with sensitivity, prioritizing the wishes of Epstein’s surviving victims.
“The public deserves to know the truth, and the survivors and their families deserve justice,” Khanna stated, criticizing Congress for adjourning early without voting on a bipartisan bill to release additional Epstein files.
President Trump has repeatedly denied the authenticity of the book’s contents, particularly the Wall Street Journal’s claim that he contributed a letter with a crude drawing.
In response, Trump filed a $10 billion libel lawsuit against the newspaper and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, calling the allegations a “scam” and a “hoax” orchestrated by Democrats.
The White House has also maintained that Trump severed ties with Epstein in 2004, and no allegations of wrongdoing related to Epstein’s crimes have been substantiated against him.
However, the renewed focus on their past association, documented through photos and Trump’s 2002 comment praising Epstein as a “terrific guy,” has fueled public and political interest.
The push for the book follows broader efforts by Democrats and some Republicans to access Epstein-related documents.
One Step Closer to the Epstein Files Disclosure
On July 15, 2025, Reps. Khanna and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would mandate the Department of Justice to release all Epstein-related records, including flight logs and FBI emails, within 30 days.
A House panel also voted on July 23 to subpoena files related to the Epstein investigation, reflecting growing bipartisan pressure for disclosure.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has faced scrutiny for her handling of the Epstein files, briefed Trump in May 2025 that his name appeared multiple times in the documents.
Bondi has released only 900 pages of the estimated 100,000 pages of evidence, prompting criticism from both Democrats and some MAGA supporters who demand full transparency.
The Justice Department and FBI have denied the existence of a specific “client list,” a claim that has sparked skepticism among activists and influencers.
The controversy has also drawn attention from high-profile figures.
Billionaire X owner Elon Musk briefly posted on June 5, 2025, alleging Trump’s presence in the Epstein files before deleting the post.
Meanwhile, comedian Tom Dillon, citing a conversation with Vice President JD Vance, claimed Vance dismissed suggestions of incriminating videos involving powerful figures, calling them “commercial pornography.”
These developments have kept the Epstein case in the public eye, with books like Julie K. Brown’s Perversion of Justice seeing renewed sales and Netflix documentaries experiencing a surge in viewership.
As Democrats pursue the “Birthday Book,” they face challenges as the minority party in Congress, lacking subpoena power.
Khanna noted that obtaining the book from a private attorney representing Epstein’s estate is a more feasible path than confronting the administration directly.
The lawmakers have set a deadline of August 10, 2025, for the estate to provide the document, signaling their intent to escalate the matter if necessary.
The Epstein case remains a polarizing issue, with Democrats leveraging it to probe potential public corruption and Trump’s allies dismissing it as a distraction.
As the Oversight Committee prepares for Maxwell’s deposition, the “Birthday Book” could either clarify or further complicate the narrative surrounding one of the most contentious scandals in recent history.
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