Trump shares fake Denzel Washington quote praising him; publicist says not real
The gist
Trump shared a post quoting Denzel Washington praising him; Washington's publicist said the quote was not real.
The fabricated endorsement follows similar fake quotes attributed to other celebrities.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Snopes published a fact check finding no evidence Washington made the remarks, after searches of major US outlets found no reporting that he spoke favorably of Trump.
- Oct 12, 2026Trump shared a screenshot from the X account "Red Eagle Updates" on Truth Social quoting Washington praising him.
- Oct 12, 2026A spokesperson for Washington confirmed the quote was not real.