Karoline Leavitt Claims ‘Many Forensic Analyses’ Prove Forgery in Trump’s Epstein Letter — But Can’t Name a Single Analyst

Washington, D.C. – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed a recently surfaced 2003 birthday letter allegedly signed by President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a fake during Tuesday’s press briefing, citing “many forensic analyses” that prove the signature is not authentic.

The letter, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on July 17, and released in full by House Oversight Committee Democrats on September 8, features a nude sketch framing a message with Trump’s signature stylized as pubic hair and warm birthday wishes.

Leavitt supported a professional handwriting analysis but referenced a report from The Daily Signal—a right-wing outlet linked to the Heritage Foundation—claiming three signature analysts confirmed it was forged.

The New York Times reviewed the letter and noted the signature appears “similar” to Trump’s on other personal correspondence, adding to suspicions of its authenticity. Trump’s legal team has not released their findings, fueling dueling narratives as the Epstein saga intensifies bipartisan calls for full file release.

Leavitt’s Briefing and Denials

At the September 9 White House press briefing, Leavitt faced repeated questions about the letter, part of Epstein’s 238-page “birthday book” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for his 50th birthday. When asked if the White House would back a third-party handwriting analysis, Leavitt replied, “Sure, we would support that. And in fact, I have already seen many forensic analyses of signatures coming out.”

Pressed for details, she cited The Daily Signal’s report, stating, “Three separate signature analysts who said that this absolutely was not the president’s authentic signature. And we have maintained that position all along. The president did not write this letter. He did not sign this letter. And that’s why the president’s external legal team is aggressively pursuing litigation against The Wall Street Journal, and they will continue to.”

However, no such Daily Signal report with three analysts exists, per a search of the outlet’s archives and fact-checks by Politico and The New Republic. Leavitt’s claim echoes the administration’s strategy to label the Epstein files a “Democrat hoax,” as Trump stated during Oval Office remarks. The White House has not made the analyses public, and Trump’s team has withheld their own forensic findings, leaving the denials unverified.

The letter, subpoenaed from Epstein’s estate on August 15, and delivered to the Oversight Committee on September 8, depicts a fictional dialogue between Trump and Epstein.

Signature Comparisons and Public Scrutiny

The New York Times, reviewing the letter Yesterday, reported the signature “appeared similar” to Trump’s on personal correspondence from the era, including a 2000 letter to Hillary Clinton and a 2006 note to George Clooney.

Economist Geoff Wolfe tweeted Monday, sharing three authenticated letters with matching cursive “Donald” signatures, stating, “Trump’s signature in the Epstein letter matches these examples. No hoax here.” George Conway (@gtconway3d) posted his 2006 thank-you letter from Trump same day, captioning, “Trump’s 2006 letter to me—same signature style as the Epstein birthday note. Funny how that works.”

Trump’s signatures evolved from a loopy 2000s style to a more jagged one post-2016, per handwriting expert Marc Seifer in a CNN analysis. The Epstein note’s flourish aligns with pre-presidency examples, including 2003 charity doodles auctioned for $20,000. Social media users, including Mary Trump (@MaryLTrump), posted Yesterday, “That’s definitely his signature. The denial is as fake as the letter isn’t,” sharing auction records.

Epstein Ties and Committee Release

The letter, page 165 of the birthday book, shows Trump’s Epstein relationship: Mar-a-Lago socializing in the 1990s-2000s, seven flights on Epstein’s plane, and a 2002 New York Magazine quote praising him as a “terrific guy” who likes “beautiful women… on the younger side.” For now, no evidence links Trump to crimes, but the 2023 E. Jean Carroll verdict for sexual abuse liability heightens scrutiny.

The Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), received the book and other documents—Epstein’s will, address books, flight logs—on September 8 after the August 15 subpoena. Democrats, led by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), posted the letter on X, stating, “We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist. Trump talks about a ‘wonderful secret’ the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files!” Comer accused Democrats of “cherry-picking,” emphasizing “transparency for survivors.”

The release follows the DOJ’s July 7 memo denying a “client list” and halting further disclosures, contradicting Attorney General Pam Bondi’s February promise. Epstein survivors’ September 4 Capitol Hill press conference, with Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), demanded unredacted files via Eliseo’s Law.

Karoline Leavitt: I have already many forensic analysts coming up who said this was not the President’s authentic signature. We have maintained that position all along. The President did not write this letter. He did not sign this letter.🤔

Nobody buys this BS pic.twitter.com/liRL0v7oCj

— Ron Smith (@Ronxyz00) September 9, 2025

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What People Are Saying

On X, #TrumpEpsteinLetter and #FakeSignature trended with 250,000 posts on September 8-9. Supporters like @Maga4Trump called it a “Democrat hoax,” while critics, including @ACLU, demanded transparency. Rep. Garcia posted, “Trump lied about the letter existing—now it’s public. What else is he hiding?”

The controversy ties to Trump’s challenges: August weak jobs report, health rumors, September 6 “Department of WAR” Chicago post, August 22 Bolton raid, and court losses on tariffs/deportations. GOP rifts over Epstein, led by Greene and Massie, risk midterm losses.

Epstein attorney Brad Edwards urged Trump to withdraw the WSJ lawsuit and apologize. Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit may falter as signature evidence mounts, with Dow Jones standing by its reporting. The White House’s unverified analyses and Leavitt’s Daily Signal reference—lacking three analysts—have drawn fact-checks.