Should Congress investigate the high-profile figures who contributed to Epstein’s disturbing birthday book?
Epstein’s 50th Birthday Book Released by Congress, Featuring Messages from Trump, Clinton, and Others
On September 8, 2025, the U.S. House Oversight Committee released a controversial 238-page scrapbook compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday. Titled “The First Fifty Years,†the book contains personal messages, sketches, and sexually explicit imagery contributed by about 150 prominent individuals, including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Leon Black. Some entries feature unsettling jokes, bawdy poems, and references to underage girls. While many figures deny authorship or claim forgery, critics say the release raises serious questions about accountability, elite networks, and whether additional investigation is warranted. The release has reignited public outrage and congressional scrutiny into Epstein’s ties.
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- Yes, it’s a matter of public trust
- No, it's not criminal
- Only if new evidence arises
- This is all a distraction