Two Democratic lawmakers from California are demanding a full, unredacted copy of a controversial “birthday book” associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it could contain crucial evidence for ongoing congressional investigations.
Representatives Robert Garcia and Ro Khanna, both serving on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the request in a letter to the Epstein estate on Tuesday.
The lawmakers set a deadline of August 10 for the estate to turn over the document, which they say may help uncover evidence of public corruption, misconduct, or failures in the handling of the Epstein case.
The book in question, compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell to commemorate Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, reportedly contains personal messages, artwork, and notes from Epstein’s high-profile friends and associates.
Among its contents, The Wall Street Journal reported last week, is a birthday message allegedly sent by Donald Trump, which includes a crude drawing of a naked woman.
Trump, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or involvement in Epstein’s crimes, has denied writing the note and filed a defamation lawsuit against the newspaper over its publication of the claim.
“As President Trump continues desperate attempts to quell public interest in the release of files related to his long-time friend,” Garcia and Khanna wrote, “we write with deep concern regarding potential public corruption, abuse of power, and failures in the federal law enforcement response to the Epstein case.”
Maxwell, who helped manage Epstein’s personal and social affairs for years, is currently serving a 20-year federal sentence following her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking and conspiracy.
The renewed push by congressional Democrats comes as scrutiny of Epstein’s inner circle intensifies, particularly around the handling of evidence and potential cover-ups by officials.
Legal analysts note that the birthday book could help verify connections between Epstein and powerful individuals, and offer insight into his social network at the height of his influence.
While many documents have been released in civil litigation, redactions and withheld materials have fueled public suspicion and political calls for greater transparency.
Garcia and Khanna’s letter indicates they are prepared to escalate the matter if the Epstein estate fails to cooperate voluntarily.
The letter did not clarify whether subpoenas could follow if the estate refuses to comply with the request.
In January, Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated the Department of Justice would disclose additional files related to Epstein, including a so-called “client list,” but no such document has been officially released.
Despite growing public demand, the FBI and DOJ recently stated there is “no credible evidence” of a client list or that Epstein used blackmail to exploit his connections with prominent individuals.
Still, members of Congress and Epstein’s victims continue to press for answers and transparency around his ties to the wealthy and powerful.
The request for the unredacted birthday book adds further political weight to those demands as lawmakers seek accountability in one of the most high-profile criminal conspiracies in recent U.S. history.
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