According to The Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump penned a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, referring to him as his "pal" and suggesting shared interests. The note surfaced amidst what the WSJ describes as a concerted effort by Trump's team to suppress a potentially damaging story related to a suggestive letter sent to Epstein. The report details the lengths Trump's associates allegedly went to in order to prevent the story's publication, indicating a high level of concern regarding the letter's potential impact on Trump's reputation.