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Jared Moskowitz pressures Kash Patel to agree to investigate validity of Donald Trump signature
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz pressed FBI Director Kash Patel on investigating whether a birthday book provided by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate contains a forgery.
The Parkland Democrat raised questions after President Donald Trump repeatedly denied that he sent a bawdy birthday message to Epstein that included the line “may every day be another wonderful secret.”
“You’ve seen the picture of the woman’s body with the writing and the President’s signature that the President says that’s not his?” Moskowitz asked Patel at a House Oversight Committee hearing. “President says it’s not his. Republican colleagues say it’s not his. Even the administration saying it’s not his.”
He referenced a picture and text initially reported by The Wall Street Journal and later made public by Democrats on the committee as part of a book of birthday messages to the South Florida billionaire. Epstein died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 after his arrest on child sex trafficking charges.
Trump, after the initial reporting on the message, sued The Wall Street Journal and denied writing the letter.
“Will you be opening up an investigation,” Moskowitz asked, “against the Epstein estate for putting out a fake document with the President’s signature, linking him to the world’s largest pedophile? Are you opening that investigation?”
Moskowitz represents South Florida, near where Epstein previously lived.
Patel, a Florida public defender and conservative podcaster before his ascension to FBI Director, initially questioned why an investigation was warranted.
“On what basis?” he asked.
“They literally put out a fake document, according to the President, with a fake signature — a forgery. Of the President of the United States’ signature,” Moskowitz said. “That’s the basis.”
Then Patel agreed to look into it.
“Sure,” Patel said. “I’ll do it.”
Trump has repeatedly called the Epstein case a “Democrat hoax.”
Meanwhile, Patel has drawn controversy since announcing the Epstein investigation was closed. During questioning from House members, he said court orders would restrict him from releasing any further files and documents related to the case.
House Oversight Chair James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, previously told CNN he was prepared to take Trump’s word that he never signed the letter.
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The Florida Realtors PAC is backing Bill Poteet in the race for House District 82, adding the powerful real estate group’s support to his bid for the Southwest Florida seat.
The political arm of Florida Realtors cited Poteet’s professional background, community involvement and familiarity with regional issues. Poteet is a Realtor, small-business owner and longtime resident of the district.
“As a REALTOR, small-business owner and longtime resident of southwest Florida, the citizens of House District 82 would be hard-pressed to find a more effective representative for their area than Bill Poteet,” said Marilyn Pearson-Adams, Chair of the Florida Realtors PAC Trustees.
“He is incredibly active in his community, serving in leadership positions in numerous local and non-profit organizations, and his knowledge as a REALTOR has given him a deep understanding of the issues facing the region. He would be an outstanding addition to the Florida House of Representatives.”
Florida Realtors PAC routinely weighs in on legislative races across the state, supporting candidates it views as aligned with property rights, economic growth and housing affordability. Endorsements from the group can carry significant weight, particularly in districts where real estate and development play a central role in the local economy.
Republican Rep. Lauren Melo currently represents HD 82, but is seeking a Senate seat in 2026.
Rancher Liesa Priddy and Hugo Vargas are also competing in the Republican Primary. Melo has backed Priddy as her preferred successor.
Priddy is leading the field in fundraising, with around $151,000 raised.
Poteet, meanwhile, has collected more than $33,000 via his campaign account and his political committee, Friends of Bill Poteet. Vargas has raised almost $22,000 through his account and his political committee, Friends of Hugo Vargas.
Democratic candidate Arthur Boyer has also filed for the race.
HD 82 covers a swath of Southwest Florida, including Hendry County and parts of Collier County.
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