Takeaways from Epstein's ‘fake’ letter to Larry Nassar

DOJ released an unverified letter allegedly from Epstein to Larry Nassar mentioning Trump; FBI says it’s fake, citing postmark and address inconsistencies.

Updated on: Dec 24, 2025, 08:54:17 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A letter, allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, was released by the Department of Justice on Tuesday. The letter had a reference to President Donald Trump, with Epstein telling Nassar that Trump "shares our love of young, nubile girls".

A card that makes a crude reference to U.S. President Donald Trump, purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar. (via REUTERS)

Uploaded on the website of the Department of Justice, the letter remains unverified as many key elements remain missing. Reuters reports that the envelope was postmarked in Virginia three days after Epstein’s death, not New York, and listed an incorrect jail address without his required inmate number. FBI has confirmed the letter is fake.

However, the letter made headlines for Epstein allegedly telling Nassar that Trump “our president” shares "our love for young, nubile girls." "Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls," Epstein purportedly writes in the letter.

"When a young beauty walked by he loved to ‘grab snatch,’ whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system,” he allegedly wrote. It has sparked a lot of interest in what "nubile girls" mean. Let's discuss.

What Does 'Nubile Girls' Mean?

Nubile means sexually mature and of marriageable age, traditionally used for young women. It comes from Latin nūbilis (“marriageable”), from nūbere meaning “to marry” or “to veil,” referring to a bride’s veil.

The postcard on which the letter is written is postmarked August 13, 2019. Notably, the date is three days after Epstein died in prison, which has raised questions about the letter's authenticity. Per reports, the letter was returned to the sender and did not reach Nassar.

Also read: Rape charge, handwritten letter: 5 shocking revelations about Trump in Epstein files

The Full Text Of The Letter

Here's what Epstein allegedly wrote:

“Dear L.N.,” it is addressed, supposedly to Larry Nassar, “As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home. Good luck! We shared one thing … our love and caring for young ladies and the hope they’d reach their full potential. Our President also shares our love of young, nubile girls.” It is signed as: "Life is unfair. Yours, J. Epstein."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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