By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The release of a crude birthday message, allegedly penned by former President Trump for Jeffrey Epstein, has ignited controversy. Despite denials and legal threats from Trump and his allies, the authenticity of the document, a hand-drawn doodle, is being questioned. Some Republican lawmakers are demanding transparency regarding Trump’s relationship with Epstein, posing a challenge to the former president. Trump may resort to diversionary tactics to deflect attention from the issue, potentially involving actions such as deploying national guard troops or expanding deportation efforts.
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“I don’t draw”: Trump’s increasingly desperate Epstein excuses won’t save him, that much is clear. The entire situation is a masterclass in damage control, but the cracks in the facade are widening with every clumsy denial. Nobody cares whether he can draw, it’s the documented connections to Epstein and, by extension, potential involvement in sex trafficking that matter.
The revelation of a hand-drawn doodle, attributed to Trump, outlining a naked woman and making suggestive remarks, should be a simple matter of context. Instead, it’s become a sprawling drama of denial, shifting narratives, and legal threats. The initial response, “I don’t draw,” is laughable. Even if it weren’t particularly artistic, the “doodle” clearly exists. It’s a denial that insults the intelligence of anyone who’s seen the image. It’s a lie, plain and simple. This is really the least damning bit of evidence out there.
The proper course of action for an innocent person, faced with this sort of revelation, would be to acknowledge the circumstances, express regret if necessary, and move on. Instead, Trump’s reaction has been anything but. Instead, the White House, even with the estate of Epstein subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, doubled down, claiming the signature was fake. His legal team continues to pursue litigation. This is precisely the opposite of what a person with nothing to hide would do. This is the behavior of someone scrambling to contain a rapidly escalating problem.
The fact is, the doodle itself is almost irrelevant. It’s a piece of evidence that underscores the relationship between Trump and Epstein. His desperate attempts to distance himself, from the initial denial to the accusations of forgery, speak volumes. It all reeks of guilt. It’s the equivalent of claiming he never touched a match, even as the building burns down around him.
The denial-and-attack strategy is not new. It’s a familiar tactic used to discredit any story and cast doubt on the source. In this case, it’s the very idea that Trump was friendly with a known sex trafficker. And in this case, the fact that he drew something that is, let’s face it, really bad, is telling in itself.
The strategy fails because it ignores the underlying issue: a documented, questionable relationship with a man who was demonstrably involved in abhorrent activities. Whether Trump “draws” is a distraction. It’s a desperate attempt to control the narrative, to shift focus away from the central question. But it won’t work.
In an attempt to protect Trump, the lies just keep coming. The initial claim that the drawing didn’t exist, followed by the claim it wasn’t “authentic” is another example of how he deflects the real issues. It’s reminiscent of other instances where those around him, from high-ranking officials to press secretaries, echo his claims, regardless of their veracity. The pattern is clear: deny, deflect, and attack.
But the excuses won’t hold water. The public sees the evidence, the documented connections, and the desperation in the denials. It’s time to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and the importance of accountability. It’s not about a drawing; it’s about something much more serious. The excuses won’t save him from that reality.
The idea is that anyone supporting Trump will somehow still find a way to support him. That they cling to this mystery of his connections to Epstein, instead of dealing with the facts. But people have to start seeing the full picture. The drawing is a mere detail in a larger, more unsettling narrative.