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What did Trump write in a letter to Epstein?

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A Wall Street Journal article reported that a sexually suggestive letter, allegedly written by Donald Trump and featuring a nude sketch, was given to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. The letter included the lines, 'a pal is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday, and may every day be another wonderful secret.' Trump has denied writing the letter, calling the story fake and threatening legal action.

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Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein

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  • Donald Trump denies writing a letter with a nude sketch in Epstein's birthday album. 26s
  • The Wall Street Journal published details of the letter, which is dated 2003. 31s
  • Trump called the story fake and threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal. 1m 7s
  • The letter is under review by the U.S. Justice Department. 55s
  • There are ongoing calls for the release of all Epstein-related documents. 1m 30s
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Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein

A Wall Street Journal article claims a sexually suggestive letter bearing Trump's name was given to Epstein for his 50th birthday, featuring a hand-drawn naked woman and the lines, 'a pal is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday, and may every day be another wonderful secret.'

Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein
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CBC News
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Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump denies writing the letter, stating, 'this is not me. This is a fake thing. It's a fake Wall Street Journal story. I never wrote a picture in my life. I don't draw pictures of women. It's not my language. It's not my words.'

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