House Oversight Committee deepens probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate, Subpoenas ‘Birthday Book’ and Documents Related to Trump and Acosta

The House Oversight Committee has intensified its investigation into the federal probe of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, serving a subpoena to his estate for a range of documents.

On Monday, the Republican-led committee issued a subpoena to Epstein’s estate, requesting various documents including the so-called “birthday book” – an alleged compilation of letters given to Epstein for his 50th birthday that featured a note bearing President Donald Trump’s name. Trump has consistently denied penning the letter and filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for defamation, following their initial reporting on it.

In a letter to Epstein’s estate, GOP Chairman James Comer stated, “Recent reports suggest that the estate of Mr. Epstein possesses documents relevant to the Committee’s investigation, including the alleged ‘birthday book’ compiled by Ms. Maxwell.”

The committee is also seeking Epstein’s will, all non-disclosure agreements executed by him, his financial records, and “any document or record that could reasonably be interpreted as a potential client list involved in sexual encounters, sexual activities, or sex trafficking” facilitated by Epstein.

In a statement, Comer indicated that individuals associated with Epstein’s estate are prepared to comply with the subpoena. He set a deadline of September 8 for the estate to deliver the documents.

“It appears that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in custody and control of documents that may aid the Committee’s investigation and legislative objectives,” Comer said. “Furthermore, it seems that the Estate is ready and willing to provide these documents to the Committee upon subpoena.”

Attempts to obtain comment from representatives of the estate have been made by CNN.

Additionally, Chairman Comer announced that the committee would engage in a transcribed interview with Alexander Acosta, who served as secretary of the Department of Labor during Trump’s first term. During his tenure as US attorney in Florida, Acosta oversaw a 2008 plea deal with Epstein.

Acosta, previously the US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, will attend a voluntary interview on September 19, according to the committee.

Acosta faced criticism during Trump’s first term over that plea agreement.

In 2019, then-Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for Acosta’s resignation, alleging he had provided Epstein with a lenient sentence.