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The tumult is well underway and multiple questions remain unanswered. Here are the latest developments, commentary, and analysis.

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."

The scandal intensified on Thursday after a bombshell Wall Street Journal report stated that a card signed with Trump’s name was sent to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003. The Journal reported that one of the letters was signed with Trump’s name and a typewritten message that included an outline of a naked woman.

Steve Bannon joined a growing chorus of MAGA influencers coalescing behind President Donald Trump in the wake of the Wall Street Journal report about a ribald birthday letter bearing Trump’s name that was sent to Jeffrey Epstein,

Police seized phone message pads from Epstein's Palm Beach mansion in 2005. Two messages were from Donald Trump.