The House Oversight Committee has released a birthday message allegedly written by former President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The message was reportedly intended for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003. Trump has denied writing the note, which includes a drawing of a woman's body.

The committee received materials from Epstein's estate as part of its investigation into the government's handling of Epstein's case. This investigation was prompted by a subpoena issued in August, which sought various documents and materials related to Epstein.

Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, stated, "The committee has secured the infamous 'Birthday Book' that contains a note from President Trump that he has said does not exist." He emphasized the need for transparency, urging Trump to disclose what he knew about Epstein and to release all related files. Garcia added that the committee is reviewing the book's contents and plans to share their findings with the public.

In addition to the birthday message, the committee recently released over 33,000 pages of documents related to Epstein, including flight records and court documents. Some of these materials were already public, but there is ongoing pressure from both Democrats and some Republicans for further transparency regarding Epstein's case.

Trump has dismissed the allegations surrounding Epstein as a "hoax" and has called for those seeking more information to move on. He stated on Truth Social, "The Department of Justice has done its job; they have given everything requested of them."

The subpoena required Epstein's estate to submit various documents by September 8, including his last will and testament and nondisclosure agreements executed between 1990 and 2019. The birthday book, compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker and longtime associate of Epstein, was also included in the request.

The House Oversight Committee has also subpoenaed former attorneys general and FBI directors for testimony related to the case. Notably, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been subpoenaed as well, as Clinton was among those who contributed a birthday message to Epstein.

Interest in Epstein has surged following a recent Justice Department review that found no evidence of a "client list" or that Epstein had blackmailed prominent figures. This finding has led to renewed calls for transparency and has divided opinions within Trump's base. The House Oversight Committee continues to investigate the government's actions regarding Epstein, with plans to release more information in the future.