RELEASE: REP. KHANNA AND OVERSIGHT RANKING MEMBER GARCIA REQUEST COPY OF “BIRTHDAY BOOK” FROM EPSTEIN’S ESTATE
***RELEASE: REP. KHANNA AND OVERSIGHT RANKING MEMBER GARCIA REQUEST COPY OF “BIRTHDAY BOOK” FROM EPSTEIN’S ESTATE***
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Committee on Oversight and Accountability Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42) sent a letter to lawyers of the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein requesting a complete copy of the “birthday book,” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 in celebration of Mr. Epstein’s 50th birthday, no later than August 10, 2025 while prioritizing the privacy of the victims.
“The question is simple. Do you stand with America’s children and survivors of abuse or with the wealthy and powerful who are being protected? I am leading the push for the release of the Epstein files because the public deserves to know the truth and the survivors and their families deserve justice. Congress went home instead of voting for my bipartisan bill to release the files. Our letter today calls for a release of the ‘birthday book,’ which is also relevant to the case. We will continue pushing for the truth,” said Representative Khanna.
“Today, we are asking the Epstein Estate to immediately turn over a copy of the so-called ‘birthday book.’ The American people deserve the truth about who was a part of Epstein’s closest circle of friends. Most importantly, the American people deserve to know who was involved in Epstein’s trafficking network and if they are in positions of power in our government. Committee Democrats are continuing the push for the truth, and we will not relent,” said Ranking Member Garcia.
Full text of the letter below:
Dear Mr. Ruzumna, Mr. Weiner, and Mr. Moskowitz:
“Recent public reporting indicates that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in possession of a document commonly referred to as “the birthday book,” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 in celebration of Mr. Epstein’s 50th birthday, with clear relevance to this case. To assist in bringing transparency and accountability, we request that you provide a complete, unredacted copy of the 2003 “birthday book” no later than August 10, 2025, which may provide information essential to further our constitutionally obligated congressional oversight efforts.
As President Trump continues desperate attempts to quell public interest in the release of files related to his long-time friend, convicted sex offender, and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, we write with deep concern regarding potential public corruption, abuse of power, and failures in the federal law enforcement response to the Epstein case. Recent public reporting indicates that the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein is in possession of a document commonly referred to as “the birthday book,” compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 in celebration of Mr. Epstein’s 50th birthday, with clear relevance to this case. To assist in bringing transparency and accountability, we request that you provide a complete, unredacted copy of the 2003 “birthday book” no later than August 10, 2025, which may provide information essential to further our constitutionally obligated congressional oversight efforts.
Public reporting indicates that President Trump submitted a poem and drawing for the “birthday book” and that it contains messages and illustrations from wealthy and powerful friends and associates of Jeffrey Epstein. The book is relevant for ongoing congressional oversight of the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein investigation and prosecution, as well as the Trump Administration’s decision to declassify and release only a handful of documents from the Epstein files while withholding others from the public. In addition, the Committee has issued a subpoena to depose Ms. Maxwell, the book’s alleged creator, and should be permitted to review its contents. Information gathered from this document may also inform the development of legislative reforms addressing sex trafficking networks, financial regulation, or other critical matters of public policy.
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the principal oversight committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X. If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Committee Democratic staff at (202) 225-5051. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Ro Khanna
Member of Congress
Robert Garcia
Ranking Member House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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