DOJ Declares Epstein Note Saying Trump Loves ‘Young, Nubile Girls’ Is ‘FAKE’

The Department of Justice has officially labeled a handwritten note purportedly from Jeffrey Epstein—claiming then-President Donald Trump shared a “love of young, nubile girls”—as “fake,” after the document’s inclusion in a recent Epstein file release ignited a firestorm of controversy.

The note, postmarked three days after Epstein’s 2019 death and addressed to disgraced gymnast doctor Larry Nassar, was briefly made public before the DOJ issued a detailed debunking, highlighting inconsistencies in handwriting, postmark location and prison mail protocols.

The episode exemplifies the chaotic and contentious nature of the ongoing Epstein file disclosures under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, with the DOJ’s initial release of the document—followed by swift retraction and denial—raising questions about review processes and potential political sensitivities.

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What We Know About The Note’s Content and Initial Release

The note, signed “J. Epstein” and addressed to “L.N.” (presumably Larry Nassar), references Epstein’s suicide: “As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home. Good luck! We share one thing … our love & caring for young ladies at the hope they’d reach their full potential.”

It then alludes to Trump: “Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to ‘grab snatch,’ whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system. Life is unfair.”

The “grab snatch” phrase appears to mock Trump’s 2005 Access Hollywood tape boasting about grabbing women “by the p***y.” Nassar was already imprisoned for sexually abusing hundreds of young athletes.

The document surfaced Tuesday in a DOJ release of thousands of Epstein-related files. Its inclusion without immediate caveat—prompted widespread media coverage and online outrage before the department intervened.

In a Tuesday afternoon statement on X, the DOJ announced: “The FBI has confirmed this alleged letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar is FAKE.” The agency cited multiple inconsistencies: Handwriting does not match Epstein’s known samples. Postmarked from Northern Virginia three days after Epstein’s death, despite his incarceration in New York. Return address misstates the Metropolitan Correctional Center name and omits Epstein’s required inmate number.

The DOJ emphasized: “This fake letter serves as a reminder that just because a document is released by the Department of Justice does not make the allegations or claims within the document factual. Nevertheless, the DOJ will continue to release all material required by law.”

Earlier statements had broadly dismissed “untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump without specifically addressing the note.

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White House Response

The White House initially referred inquiries to the DOJ’s general denial of “sensationalist claims,” asserting they are “unfounded and false” and would have been “weaponized already” if credible.

The rapid pivot to declaring the note fake reflects sensitivity to any material linking Trump to Epstein’s predatory worldview, even indirectly.

The note was part of mandated disclosures under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by Trump in November requiring full release by December 19. The DOJ missed the deadline, posting partial batches amid criticism for redactions and temporary removals—including Trump-related photos.

Other materials include images of Epstein with high-profile figures like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Michael Jackson, and Kevin Spacey—none accused of wrongdoing—as well as photos appearing to show Epstein with children. Ghislaine Maxwell appears in several.

Separate House Oversight Committee materials include Epstein emails referencing Trump, questioning his mental state and implying knowledge of “the girls.”

Questions About Inclusion and Review Process

The note’s brief public availability followed by swift debunking—has fueled speculation about the DOJ’s vetting. Why release a document later deemed fake? Was it included inadvertently, or as part of unfiltered compliance?

Critics argue the episode undermines trust in the process, especially given past removals of Trump-related items. Democrats have demanded investigations into potential tampering, with Senate Leader Chuck Schumer threatening legal action and some calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi’s impeachment.

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The administration maintains releases are phased for victim protection and accuracy.

Trump has acknowledged 1990s-2000s social ties to Epstein but claims estrangement before legal issues. Photos show them together with Maxwell, though none depict misconduct.

The incident keeps Epstein in headlines as midterms approach, complicating GOP messaging. Democrats portray delays as cover-ups; Republicans dismiss as recycled smears.