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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.
Date: 11/18/2025
Last Updated on November 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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