Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, the owner of the Wall Street Journal, following a report alleging that the former president sent a "bawdy" birthday note to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The lawsuit, filed in Miami, targets Dow Jones, News Corp, and two reporters from the paper, claiming defamatory statements in their reporting. Trump's anger intensified when he referred to Murdoch's outlet as a “pile of garbage,” while asserting that the note was fake and that his words were misrepresented.

The piece described a letter allegedly from Trump to Epstein that includes a risqué hand-drawn outline of a naked woman with a playful message. Trump rebutted the claims, insisting the words did not reflect his style and firmly maintaining that he did not compose the note.

As the Epstein controversy simmers, Trump remains under pressure from supporters demanding transparency about documents related to Epstein. Earlier, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced backlash for misleading statements regarding Epstein-related information, causing discontent among many of Trump's loyal fans.

Despite decades of ties with Murdoch, their relationship has seen turmoil, particularly after Trump’s electoral defeat in 2020. However, recent hints of rekindled relations resurfaced amid Trump’s potential 2024 candidacy. Meanwhile, bipartisan Congressional efforts aim to mandate the public release of all relevant Epstein documents, highlighting the ongoing fight for clarity in this high-profile case.