There is no credible evidence that Jeffrey Epstein ever wrote a note to Larry Nassar—let alone one containing the phrase “Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls”—days before his death.
This claim appears to be a fabrication that has circulated online, often shared in conspiracy theories or disinformation campaigns. It conflates two separate and deeply disturbing cases of sexual abuse—those involving financier Jeffrey Epstein and former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar—but there is no verified link between them, and certainly no authenticated correspondence of the kind described.
The Facts:
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died by suicide in a Manhattan federal jail on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors. His case involved powerful associates and raised serious questions about justice, privilege, and accountability.
Larry Nassar is a former sports doctor who was convicted in 2017–2018 of sexually abusing hundreds of young female athletes under the guise of medical treatment. He is currently serving what amounts to a life sentence in federal and state prisons.
Despite both men being central figures in high-profile sexual abuse scandals, investigations by law enforcement, journalists, and congressional committees have not uncovered any direct connection between Epstein and Nassar. They operated in different spheres—Epstein in elite financial and social circles, Nassar within amateur and Olympic sports—and there is no evidence they ever communicated.
The Alleged Note
The supposed note containing the inflammatory quote about “our president” has never been produced by any reputable news organization, court filing, or government investigation. Major outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Reuters, and the Associated Press have not reported its existence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which investigated both cases extensively, has not referenced such a document.
Furthermore, prison records and logs from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, where Epstein was held, show no evidence of communication between Epstein and Nassar in the days or weeks before Epstein’s death. Nassar was incarcerated in a federal prison in Florida at the time and had no known access to Epstein or his correspondence.
Origin of the Rumor
The quote appears to have originated in online forums and social media posts around 2019–2020, often accompanied by fabricated images or doctored documents. It is frequently used to promote unfounded political conspiracy theories, particularly targeting former President Donald Trump—though the phrase “our president” is ambiguous and has also been misattributed to other leaders in various versions of the hoax.
Fact-checking organizations, including Snopes, PolitiFact, and Lead Stories, have debunked this claim as false.
Why This Matters
Spreading unverified claims—even in the name of exposing wrongdoing—undermines legitimate efforts to hold abusers and enablers accountable. The victims of both Epstein and Nassar deserve truth, justice, and respect, not sensationalized myths that distract from real investigative journalism and legal accountability.
Conclusion
While the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Nassar are horrifying and emblematic of systemic failures to protect vulnerable children and young women, the alleged note linking them—and implicating a U.S. president—is a baseless fabrication. Responsible discourse demands reliance on verified facts, not viral rumors.
If you're interested in understanding the real scope of these scandals, credible sources include:
The U.S. Department of Justice’s reports on Epstein’s case
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s 2020 investigation into Epstein’s plea deal
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina’s sentencing remarks in the Nassar case
Investigative reporting by Julie K. Brown (Miami Herald), The Indianapolis Star (“Out of Balance” series), and other respected journalists
Truth, however uncomfortable, is the only path to justice. Fabrication, no matter how emotionally resonant, leads only to confusion and further harm.
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