President Trump's legal team is aggressively pursuing litigation following a Wall Street Journal report on a "Birthday Card" story, which they claim is false. The legal team asserts that President Trump did not draw or sign the picture in question. The Wall Street Journal reporter, Joe Palazzolo, reportedly reached out for comment at the same minute the story was published, leaving no time for a response, according to statements from the White House Press Secretary and Senator JD Vance. Senator JD Vance stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the Wall Street Journal's reporting "PROVES this entire ‘Birthday Card’ story is false." He further claimed the story is "FAKE NEWS to perpetuate the Democrat Epstein Hoax!" The White House Press Secretary echoed these sentiments, stating that "it’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it." Vance also accused Democrats of fabricating scandals to smear President Trump, suggesting they do not care about Epstein or his victims. The "Birthday Card" story, as detailed by reporter Joe Palazzolo, is being contested by President Trump's team. The White House Press Secretary and Senator JD Vance have both publicly denounced the report as fabricated and politically motivated, aiming to create a scandal similar to Russiagate. The legal team has indicated their intention to continue legal action. The timing of Palazzolo's request for comment, simultaneous with the story's publication, has been highlighted as an issue by the Trump administration's representatives.
