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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."
[...]

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 Yesterday #1
A turd in the punch bowl EYESORE 9001 Yesterday #2
Can Snopes be trusted to be truthful any longer? Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #3
I'm skeptical of all sources, but I trust Snopes quite a bit more than I do the author of that tweet. sl8 Yesterday #5
While i can't point to them atm Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #6
OK, thanks. sl8 Yesterday #7
Snopes tintinvotes Yesterday #8
And posted Covid disinformation -- they haven't been trustworthy for a few years obamanut2012 Yesterday #10
Thank you. Here are links to a relevant NYT article, Ashley's statement to the court and the Snopes article. sl8 Yesterday #11
It's vague tintinvotes Yesterday #12
OK, thanks. nt sl8 Yesterday #13
No, they can't obamanut2012 Yesterday #9
Post moved. sl8 Yesterday #4

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.
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:42 AM
Yesterday

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

(22,597 posts)
6. While i can't point to them atm
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:01 AM
Yesterday

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

sl8

(17,085 posts)
7. OK, thanks.
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:20 AM
Yesterday

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
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:39 AM
Yesterday

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.

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.
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 11:08 AM
Yesterday

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/

obamanut2012

(29,243 posts)
9. No, they can't
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:44 AM
Yesterday

They are no longer neutral. They posted Covid lies and misinformation as well. The ownership changed a few years ago.

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