Congress has revealed an alleged handwritten note from Donald Trump in Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book, which the former president denies authoring. The resurfacing of this controversial artifact revives scrutiny over Trump’s past associations. Reaction has polarized along partisan lines—Trump allies dismiss it as forgery, while opponents question credibility. The move underscores the persistent political toxicity of Epstein-connected scandals. Ongoing investigation could yield deeper disclosures or legal entanglements.