# Denzel Washington Never Said Trump Quote

> Denzel Washington did not say he 'never met anyone braver, smarter or who cares more about America than Donald Trump'.
- Title: Denzel Washington Never Said Trump Quote · Lead Stories
- Summary: Denzel Washington did not say he 'never met anyone braver, smarter or who cares more about America than Donald Trump'.
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- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/10/fact-check-denzel-washington-did-not-say-he-never-met-anyone-braver-smarter-or-who-cares-more-about-america-than-donald-trump.html
- Published: 2026-10-19T23:09:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: denzel washington, donald trump, x, truth social, fact check, pmk entertainment, news
## Claim Spread Online
A post by @RedEagleUpdates on X claimed Denzel Washington said he 'never met anyone braver, smarter or who cares more about America than Donald Trump'.

> Denzel Washington: 'I've worked with a lot of people in my life, and I've never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America than Donald Trump. He's a great friend and an even better president. I'm proud to be a steadfast supporter, and I'll never apologize for it.'
## Trump Shared Post
President Donald Trump shared the post on his Truth Social account on Oct. 12, 2026.
## Instagram Post
The claim also appeared on Instagram via @official.maganews on Oct. 12, 2026.
## News Searches
Lead Stories found no reports from established news outlets about the claim using specific search terms.
## Washington Post Report
The Washington Post reported that PMK Entertainment confirmed the quote was fabricated.
## Fact Check
Snopes also investigated the claim as false.
## Key takeaway

Denzel Washington did not say he 'never met anyone braver, smarter or who cares more about America than Donald Trump'.