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Epstein’s "little black book" totals 97 pages, containing 1,571 names and roughly 5,000 phone numbers. At least 38 names are mysteriously circled, including Donald Trump's.

Jeffrey Epstein's 'little black book' is a multi-page contact list containing over a thousand names and several thousand phone numbers, with some names circled, including Donald Trump's, though exact counts vary slightly by source.

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Verified July 20, 2025
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The claim breaks down into several factual components: the size of Epstein's 'little black book,' the number of names and phone numbers it contains, and the detail that at least 38 names are circled, including Donald Trump's. Multiple credible sources confirm that Epstein's contact book is extensive, with around 97 pages and approximately 1,000 to 1,500 names and several thousand phone numbers.snopes.comsnopes.comAre Bloomberg, Trump Mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein's 'Black Book'?

The exact figures differ slightly depending on the version or copy examined; for example, some sources cite about 1,000 names while others mention up to 1,571 names and roughly 5,000 phone numbers. The detail about circled names is reported in some investigative accounts and auction descriptions but is less consistently documented in mainstream reporting. Donald Trump's name does appear in the book as confirmed by multiple sources.

The number '38' for circled names is plausible but not definitively verified across all sources. The term 'mysteriously circled' implies significance but lacks clear explanation or official confirmation of intent. Overall, the claim aligns closely with documented facts about the book's size and contents but includes a specific detail (38 circled names) that is less universally corroborated.

This nuance justifies a 'Mostly True' verdict rather than 'True.'

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What’s Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Little Black Book?

nytimes.com
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Are Bloomberg, Trump Mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein's 'Black Book'?

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