Secret Scribbles

More Epstein files dropped Monday. 

The House Oversight Committee published hundreds of pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a 2003 “birthday book” with messages from high-profile friends—including Bill Clinton and Peter Mandelson—compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell three years before Epstein’s abuse allegations became public. Among the entries was a suggestive doodle and note, allegedly from Donald Trump, ending with “Happy birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.”

The White House swiftly dubbed the signature a forgery and pointed to Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal—which first reported on the entry in July.

The broader release includes Epstein’s will, non-prosecution deal, and address book—but no “client list,” which DOJ officials maintain does not exist. Republicans are accusing Democrats of cherry-picking evidence, while Democrats say it’s time for Trump to “release all the Epstein files.” 

ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
Secrets and spin are rampant in politics, but God’s Word promises nothing hidden will stay that way (Luke 8:17). Use discernment while placing your hope not in committees or courts but in Christ, who will reveal truth and bring ultimate justice.

“So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.” 
1 Corinthians 4:5 (CSB) (read full passage)