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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Says He'll Sue Rupert Murdoch, NewsCorp and WSJ ‘Shortly,' Orders Release of Epstein Testimony
Donald Trump vowed to sue the Rupert Murdoch, NewsCorp and the Wall Street Journal on Thursday night, not an hour after the paper published a story saying the future president had contributed a tawdry entry in a leather-bound compilation of birthday messages for then-50-year-old 'pal' Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Half an hour after that, Trump said on his Truth Social platform that he had ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to 'produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval.' More from TheWrap Trump Says He'll Sue Rupert Murdoch, NewsCorp and WSJ 'Shortly,' Orders Release of Epstein Testimony Trump Contributed to Suggestive Jeffrey Epstein 50th Birthday Gift, WSJ Reports: 'We Have Certain Things in Common' House Oversight Committee Democrat Accuses Fox News of 'Deceptively' Editing Trump Interview on Epstein Lawrence O'Donnell Says Rosie O'Donnell Won Donald Trump Spat After Dubbing Him 'Tangerine Mussolini' | Video 'This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!' the president added. Trump's tirade was in response to a Thursday evening report in the Wall Street Journal, which said Trump wrote to Epstein in the birthday message that 'We have certain things in common' and 'May every day be a new wonderful secret,' part of a suggestive, typewritten entry framed by a silhouette of a naked woman and punctuated by his 'squiggly' signature that suggests pubic hair on the hand-drawn figure. Trump had spoken directly to paper before the story's publication, saying in the interview that it wasn't him, 'this is a fake thing,' and threatening a lawsuit. After it went live, he posted: 'The Wall Street Journal, and Rupert Murdoch, personally, were warned directly by President Donald J. Trump that the supposed letter they printed by President Trump to Epstein was a FAKE and, if they print it, they will be sued,' Trump posted, roughly 45 minutes after the WSJ story was published. 'Mr. Murdoch stated that he would take care of it but, obviously, did not have the power to do so.' Trump said Wall Street Journal editor Emma Tucker 'was told directly by Karoline Leavitt, and by President Trump, that the letter was a FAKE, but Emma Tucker didn't want to hear that. Instead, they are going with a false, malicious, and defamatory story anyway.' About 15 minutes later, Trump said that 'Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval. This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!' And he wasn't done. 'The Wall Street Journal printed a FAKE letter, supposedly to Epstein,' Trump continued in a subsequent post. 'These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don't draw pictures. I told Rupert Murdoch it was a Scam, that he shouldn't print this Fake Story. But he did, and now I'm going to sue his ass off, and that of his third rate newspaper. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DJT' Trump's threats were nakedly leveraging his previous success with attacking the media in the courts, on the heels of a $16 million settlement with CBS parent company Paramount and a previous, separate settlement with ABC News for $15 post Trump Says He'll Sue Rupert Murdoch, NewsCorp and WSJ 'Shortly,' Orders Release of Epstein Testimony appeared first on TheWrap.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trump accused of salacious birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein with president allegedly using raunchy drawing to mark their 'wonderful secret'
President Donald Trump sent a salacious birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein that included a risqué hand-drawn picture of a naked woman with a cryptic message inside, according to a new report. Trump has vehemently denied the allegations published in The Wall Street Journal that he took part in a 50th birthday album organized for the disgraced billionaire by his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The birthday letter included Trump's signature and was obtained by the WSJ. The outline of a naked woman allegedly frames typewritten text which reads: 'Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret.' According to the Journal, the naked woman appeared to have been hand-drawn with a marker, with a pair of arcs indicating the woman's breasts and a squiggly signature reading 'Donald' appearing in her pubic region, mimicking hair. Trump categorically denied any involvement in the drawing or writing of the text. 'This is not me,' he said. 'This is a fake thing. It's a fake Wall Street Journal story. 'I never wrote a picture in my life. I don't draw pictures of women. It's not my language. It's not my words.' Trump vowed to sue the Wall Street Journal if it published the story, warning: 'I'm gonna sue The Wall Street Journal just like I sued everyone else.' Although Trump claimed he 'never wrote a picture in my life', several sketches he made of New York City landmarks as early as 2004 are readily available online. The alleged letter reportedly contained an imaginary conversation between Epstein and Trump, written in third person. In the imaginary conversation, 'Donald' writes: 'We have certain things in common, Jeffrey', to which 'Jeffrey' replies: 'Yes we do, come to think of it.' 'Donald' then responds: 'Enigmas never age, have you noticed that', and imaginary 'Jeffrey' says 'as a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.' Vice President JD Vance rubbished the allegations on Thursday night, writing on X: 'Forgive my language but this story is complete and utter bulls**t. The WSJ should be ashamed for publishing it. 'Where is this letter? Would you be shocked to learn they never showed it to us before publishing it? Does anyone honestly believe this sounds like Donald Trump?' 'Will the people who have bought into every hoax against President Trump show an ounce of skepticism before buying into this bizarre story?' The publication states that a compilation of letters were put together in a leather-bound album, organized by Maxwell for Epstein prior to his first arrest in 2006. The album contained poems and photos from businesspeople and high-flying executives. It is understood the letter forms part of the initial investigation into Epstein and Maxwell that the Justice Department conducted years ago, however it is unclear whether it was examined during Attorney General Pam Bondi's recent search. Bondi and Trump are both under immense pressure from MAGA loyalists after failing to deliver on a campaign promise to expose Epstein's client list and reveal the truth about his alleged suicide inside his cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for child sex trafficking charges. Bondi in February shared binders with MAGA influencers called 'Phase 1' of the Epstein release, but the folders contained previously published information. She assured the public at the time that the client list was 'on her desk to be reviewed' and that more bombshell information would soon follow. Last week, she backtracked and insisted the highly sought after client list 'doesn't exist.' She also said that Epstein killed himself in jail, and that there was no evidence to suggest he was murdered. The lack of new information has sparked mutiny among MAGA and deeply divided Trump's base. Trump on Wednesday lashed out at his own supporters and accused them of being duped by Democrats over the Epstein saga as he looks to shield himself and Bondi from backlash. 'Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bulls**t,' hook, line, and sinker,' Trump wrote Wednesday. 'They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years.' 'Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support anymore!' There is no evidence former Democratic officials tampered with the documents or played any role in promoting conspiracies about the files, which members of Trump's administration stoked for years. Elon Musk, Trump's former first buddy, has been among the loudest critics, unfollowing Bondi on X and describing her comments as 'the final straw.' Back in early June when he and Trump first fell out over the Big Beautiful Bill, Musk sensationally claimed on X that the president was 'in the Epstein files' and thus trying to delay their publication. 'Time to drop the really big bomb: [Trump] is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!',' he wrote, before ultimately deleting the post and apologizing. On July 8, Musk weighed in again, writing: 'How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won't release the Epstein files?' But on Thursday even Musk questioned the validity of the letter the Journal has cited, responding to Megyn Kelly's X post with a statement which read: 'Yeah, the letter soudns bogus.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Trump's salacious birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein revealed
President Donald Trump sent a salacious birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein that included a risqué hand-drawn picture of a naked woman with a cryptic message inside, according to a new report. Trump has vehemently denied the allegations published in The Wall Street Journal that he took part in a 50th birthday album organized for the disgraced billionaire by his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The birthday letter included Trump's signature and was obtained by the WSJ. The outline of a naked woman allegedly frames typewritten text which reads: 'Happy Birthday - and may every day be another wonderful secret.' According to the Journal, the naked woman appeared to have been hand-drawn with a marker, with a pair of arcs indicating the woman's breasts and a squiggly signature reading 'Donald' appears in her pubic region, mimicking hair. Trump categorically denied any involvement in the drawing or writing of the text. 'This is not me,' he said. 'This is a fake thing. It's a fake Wall Street Journal story. 'I never wrote a picture in my life. I don't draw pictures of women. It's not my language. It's not my words.' Trump vowed to sue the Wall Street Journal if it published the story, warning: 'I'm gonna sue The Wall Street Journal just like I sued everyone else.' The alleged letter reportedly contained an imaginary conversation between Epstein and Trump, written in third person. In the imaginary conversation, 'Donald' writes: 'We have certain things in common, Jeffrey', to which 'Jeffrey' replies: 'Yes we do, come to think of it.' 'Donald' then responds: 'Enigmas never age, have you noticed that', and imaginary 'Jeffrey' says 'as a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.' The publication states that a compilation of letters were put together in a leather-bound album, organized by Maxwell for Epstein prior to his first arrest in 2006. The album contained poems and photos from businesspeople and high-flying executives. It is understood the letter forms part of the initial investigation into Epstein and Maxwell that the Justice Department conducted years ago, however it is unclear whether it was examined during Attorney General Pam Bondi's recent search. Bondi and Trump are both under immense pressure from MAGA loyalists after failing to deliver on a campaign promise to expose Epstein's client list and reveal the truth about his alleged suicide inside his cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for child sex trafficking charges. Bondi in February shared binders with MAGA influencers called 'Phase 1' of the Epstein release, but the folders contained previously published information. She assured the public at the time that the client list was 'on her desk to be reviewed' and that more bombshell information would soon follow. Last week, she backtracked and insisted the highly sought after client list 'doesn't exist.' She also said that Epstein killed himself in jail, and that there was no evidence to suggest he was murdered. The lack of new information has sparked mutiny among MAGA and deeply divided Trump's base. Trump on Wednesday lashed out at his own supporters and accused them of being duped by Democrats over the Epstein saga as he looks to shield himself and Bondi from backlash. 'Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bulls**t,' hook, line, and sinker,' Trump wrote Wednesday. 'They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years.' 'Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support anymore!' There is no evidence former Democratic officials tampered with the documents or played any role in promoting conspiracies about the files, which members of Trump's administration stoked for years. Elon Musk, Trump's former first buddy, has been among the loudest critics, unfollowing Bondi on X and describing her comments as 'the final straw.' Back in early June when he and Trump first fell out over the Big Beautiful Bill, Musk sensationally claimed on X that the president was 'in the Epstein files' and thus trying to delay their publication. 'Time to drop the really big bomb: [Trump] is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!',' he wrote, before ultimately deleting the post and apologizing. On July 8, Musk weighed in again, writing: 'How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won't release the Epstein files?'
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TalkTV's James Whale shares emotional cancer battle update as he says ‘I haven't got much longer' in heartbreaking video
JAMES Whale has shared a heartbreaking update after revealing last month that he only has weeks to live in his terminal cancer battle. The TalkTV presenter took to social media on Sunday to post a heartfelt message to his grandson on his birthday. 5 5 5 The 74-year-old shared a video on X in which he said: ''m not terribly well in the final stages of cancer, but I just want to tell my grandson how proud I am of him. ' He's a royal marine and he's been a royal marine for over six months, nearly a year now, he got through all his training, and I am so, so proud, you have no idea.' As he struggled to hold back tears, the Celebrity Big Brother star continued: 'Happy Birthday, mate. 'Happy Birthday to all of you who have put your lives where you have. '360 years ago, the royal marines were founded. Happy Birthday to you all.' Taking the opportunity to reassure his fans, he concluded: 'It's alright, I'm an old git, [I'm] 74. 'I'm still on the TV and radio but not for much longer. I love you all, guys.' Fans and well-wishers flocked to the comments section to send him their messages of support as he continues his final stages of terminal kidney cancer. One X user wrote: 'You have been the voice of many people, thank you. Your family are lucky to have such an inspirational loved one. Thinking of you and sending love.' Another fan commented: 'Bless you James, stay strong and keep fighting, we are all with you on this journey.' James Whale reveals he's got weeks to live in emotional update on cancer battle, saying 'I spend a lot of time crying' While a third expressed: 'Sending love and strength to you James. You are an incredible man who has fought this despicable disease with such defiance and at times humour. Your grandson is no doubt proud of his adorable grandad.' James was diagnosed with kidney cancer in February 2000 and underwent surgery to remove one of his kidneys, opting not to have chemotherapy afterwards. In 2020, the television personality revealed the cancer had spread to his spine, brain and lungs. Just last month, James announced on his show, which he has been filming from home, that he doesn't have long left in his battle. He told viewers: 'I'm actually in my last couple of weeks. Last time I saw my oncologist, he said I probably have only got weeks to go. 'Over the 50 years, I have interviewed and chatted to some of the most amazing people. It may have been you. Maybe we'll catch up for the last time.' Earlier this year, he celebrated his 74 th birthday in the company of his loved ones, surrounded by his family and friends. James has been married to his wife Nadine Lamont-Brown for four years, after tying the knot at a ceremony in Tenterden, Kent in October 2021. The broadcaster's first wife, Melinda Maxted, ironically, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in February 2018 and died three months later. They have two sons, James and Peter. 5 5
