Fact Check: Was “Bubba” in the Epstein email referring to a horse?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Mark Epstein was referring to a horse named “Bubba” when he wrote, “Ask him if Putin has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba.”


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: A spokesperson for Mark Epstein confirmed the 2018 message was not about a horse. The rumor emerged after Epstein denied claims that “Bubba” referred to former President Bill Clinton. Epstein clarified it was simply a private humorous exchange between brothers, not a reference to a horse or to Trump.


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Date: 11/18/2025


 

Last Updated on November 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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