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sl8

(17,085 posts) Thu Feb 5, 2026, 07:05 AM Yesterday

Snopes: Don't fall for alleged Epstein emails stating Trump doesn't like Black girls

Last edited Thu Feb 5, 2026, 11:09 AM - Edit history (3)

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/epstein-trump-black-girls/

Don't fall for alleged Epstein emails stating Trump doesn't like Black girls

The rumor spread soon after the Department of Justice released more than 3 million files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Nur Ibrahim
Published Feb. 5, 2026

Claim: Screenshots authentically show 2013 emails from Jeffrey Epstein claiming that Donald Trump "doesnt like black girls" and "calls them 'boogers.'"

Rating: Fake

The screenshot (archived) supposedly showed emails Epstein sent to someone labeled "SP" in which Epstein allegedly wrote: "trump will be there. doesnt like black girls,, calls them 'boogers' , wont go w in 10 feet."
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The above screenshot was fake. We found no evidence in the Epstein files of these emails referencing Trump's alleged dislike of Black girls.

We dug through the Epstein files released by the DOJ using a range of search terms including "trump," "boogers" and "black girls" and found no results matching the screenshot. Although the DOJ has reportedly deleted some files after initially uploading them, we found no credible reports that this one was ever included in the release. We thus concluded that the above screenshot was fabricated.

The screenshot appeared to have originated from X account @AFPost, which has since deleted the post. The account has a history of posting unverified claims. We have reached out to the account to learn more about the origin of the screenshot and will update this story accordingly.

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Snopes: Don't fall for alleged Epstein emails stating Trump doesn't like Black girls (Original Post) sl8 Yesterday OP

Well I'll have to edit this. Swede 23 hrs ago #1

A turd in the punch bowl EYESORE 9001 23 hrs ago #2

Can Snopes be trusted to be truthful any longer? Ferrets are Cool 21 hrs ago #3

I'm skeptical of all sources, but I trust Snopes quite a bit more than I do the author of that tweet. sl8 21 hrs ago #5

While i can't point to them atm Ferrets are Cool 21 hrs ago #6

OK, thanks. sl8 21 hrs ago #7

Snopes tintinvotes 20 hrs ago #8

And posted Covid disinformation -- they haven't been trustworthy for a few years obamanut2012 20 hrs ago #10

Thank you. Here are links to a relevant NYT article, Ashley's statement to the court and the Snopes article. sl8 20 hrs ago #11

It's vague tintinvotes 20 hrs ago #12

OK, thanks. nt sl8 19 hrs ago #13

No, they can't obamanut2012 20 hrs ago #9

Post moved. sl8 21 hrs ago #4

Swede

(38,718 posts)

1. Well I'll have to edit this.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 07:32 AM

23 hrs ago

EYESORE 9001

(29,518 posts)

2. A turd in the punch bowl

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 08:06 AM

23 hrs ago

Just a smidgen of fabrication to cast doubt on other, legitimate evidence.

Ferrets are Cool

(22,594 posts)

3. Can Snopes be trusted to be truthful any longer?

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:36 AM

21 hrs ago

sl8

(17,085 posts)

5. I'm skeptical of all sources, but I trust Snopes quite a bit more than I do the author of that tweet.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:42 AM

21 hrs ago

Have you seen anything credible that supports what that now deleted tweet claimed?

On edit:
Is there a particular reason that we should consider Snopes untrustworthy?

Ferrets are Cool

(22,594 posts)

6. While i can't point to them atm

Reply to sl8 (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:01 AM

21 hrs ago

I have seen a couple of posts recently indicating that Snopes was not giving the correct info.

sl8

(17,085 posts)

7. OK, thanks.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #6)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:20 AM

21 hrs ago

I certainly don't think that Snopes is infallible and would be interested in any documented, uncorrected failures on their part.

That said, I still think they're far, far more credible than some of the posts we see here based on nothing but something that somebody or some bot announced on Twitter. Judging by the amount of recs some of them garner, some folks seem to only consider whether the twitter post is salacious or something they'd like to believe, with no consideration of the source or it's credibility. That's not directed at you personally, by the way.

On edit:
Regarding this particular instance, it's possible that the claim is true and if I see anything credible that supports it, I'll post that, too. Even Snopes said that they're waiting for a response from the tweeter with more info.

tintinvotes

(124 posts)

8. Snopes

Reply to sl8 (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:39 AM

20 hrs ago

Claimes that Ashley Biden's diary is authentic, even though Ashley told the judge her diary was stolen and manipulated to defame her and lob FALSE accusations at the people she loves.

obamanut2012

(29,241 posts)

10. And posted Covid disinformation -- they haven't been trustworthy for a few years

Reply to tintinvotes (Reply #8)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:45 AM

20 hrs ago

Change of ownership.

sl8

(17,085 posts)

11. Thank you. Here are links to a relevant NYT article, Ashley's statement to the court and the Snopes article.

Reply to tintinvotes (Reply #8)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 11:08 AM

20 hrs ago

I don't have time right now to do a deep dive, but after a very brief perusal, I'm not seeing any conflict between the Snope's article and her letter. Snopes confirmed the existence of her diary, based on Ashley's statement. They aren't confirming anyone's misinterpretations or misrepresentations of the diary.

NYT article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/politics/project-veritas-ashley-biden-diary.html

Statement (pdf):
https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/654c5f7182bca1ee/6fe57478-full.pdf

Snopes article:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ashley-biden-diary-claims/