House Democrats on Monday publicly posted the doodle and note that they say President Trump left in a birthday book compiled for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
Why it matters: Trump has steadfastly denied writing the note or drawing the doodle and has sued the Wall Street Journal and other related entities for reporting its existence. • The book was turned over to the House Oversight Committee on Monday by the Epstein estate as part of a larger tranche of documents. • "The Oversight Committee has secured the infamous 'Birthday Book' that contains a note from President Trump that he has said does not exist," Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the panel's top Democrat, said in a statement. • The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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