A Wall Street Journal report revealed that Donald Trump allegedly sent Jeffrey Epstein a lewd birthday card in 2003, featuring a drawing of a naked woman and Trump's signature.
The story reignited scrutiny of Trump's past relationship with Epstein and prompted Trump to file a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Journal and Rupert Murdoch. In retaliation, the White House barred the Journal from covering Trump's Scotland trip, drawing widespread condemnation from press freedom advocates. The controversy has fueled debate over press freedom, the chilling effect of powerful figures suing media outlets, and the complicated ties between Trump and Murdoch's media empire.
Despite the scandal, Trump's base has largely rallied around him, viewing the episode as an attack by the media establishment.
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