DOJ Says Epstein Card Mentioning Trump Is Fake Amid Massive File Release
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday confirmed that a controversial Epstein-era letter referencing President Donald Trump, widely shared online, is not authentic, but defended its ongoing release of thousands of related documents.
The clarification comes as tens of thousands of pages tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law signed by Trump requiring disclosure of unclassified materials.
According to Reuters and The Guardian, the DOJ and FBI reviewed a handwritten postcard allegedly from Epstein to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar that included crude references to Trump and claims about shared predatory behavior. Officials said the card did not match Epstein’s handwriting, was missing required prison mail details and was postmarked after Epstein’s 2019 death, leading investigators to label it fake.
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The broader release does contain multiple references to Trump, including flight logs showing he was listed on Epstein’s private jet at least eight times in the 1990s, and other materials citing unverified allegations. However, the DOJ has repeatedly stressed these entries are not evidence of wrongdoing and some claims are “untrue and sensationalist.”
“This fake letter serves as a reminder that just because a document is released by the Department of Justice does not make the allegations within it factual,” officials said.
The document dump has drawn bipartisan criticism for redactions and perceived delays, with lawmakers and advocacy groups demanding full compliance with the transparency law.
What could happen next?
As more files continue to be published, analysts warn the public to treat unverified claims with caution. The release is expected to continue through early 2026 under legal requirements.
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