Fact Check: Did Epstein call Trump “not one decent cell in his body” in a 2017 email?

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Claim: In a 2017 email released by the House Oversight Committee, Jeffrey Epstein wrote, “I have met some very bad people. None as bad as Trump. Not one decent cell in his body.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes verified that the email is authentic. The 2017 message from Jeffrey Epstein was included in documents released by the House Oversight Committee in November 2025 and contains the quoted language about Trump.

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Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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