Trump allegedly contributed to what WSJ described as a "bawdy" letter to celebrate Epstein's 50th birthday. In addition to the alleged drawing of a naked woman, the letter – which reportedly had Trump's name on it – had a note that read, "Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret."

President Trump's also called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

The president threatened to sue the newspaper and News Corp for publishing an article about a letter bearing his name that was included in a 2003 birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein.

Donald Trump's first term chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, said that he believes the president is mentioned in the Jeffery Epstein files. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

President Trump's base is erupting in turmoil over the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Trump took to social media this weekend in an attempt to calm tensions and made a detailed plea to his base to leave the Epstein matter in the past.

Former Indiana Governor and Vice President Mike Pence has urged the Trump administration to release all files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein may have been dead for six years, but the circumstances surrounding his death and the evidence supporting federal charges of child sex trafficking continue to make headlines.Most recently,

MAGA-friendly media has been torn over how to respond to a base that wants more on the Epstein files and a president who wants it to move on.