File 026326
Email Exchange Between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein About Trump Book Appearance (File 026326)
November 2018 email correspondence between author Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein discussing Epstein's potential appearance in Wolff's book about Trump, including positioning strategy and media narrative.
Summary
Michael Wolff emails Jeffrey Epstein proposing to feature him in his Trump book, positioning Epstein as a credible Trump insider and advisor to world leaders. Wolff suggests opening the book with Epstein and Steve Bannon discussing Trump, describing it as a way to make Epstein "sound smart" and establish credibility without rehashing past controversies. Epstein responds asking what moniker Wolff would use for him in the book, and discusses Republican political strategy. The exchange reflects Wolff's attempt to leverage Epstein's connections and prior relationship with Trump for media narrative purposes.
From: Michael WolffSent: 11/5/2018 8:25:02 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighI haven't done that party yet...On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 3:23 PM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:thnks for letting me sound smart:)On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 8:36 PM Michael Wolff <1 > wrote:I was thinking of opening with you and Bannon talking about Trump. Would let you sound smart and offerwhat I think would be a crowd-pleasing perspective, and make you seem like a credible player--former friendof Trump, advisor to world leaders, sought after person, etc--without having to too much rehash old stuffDoesn't seem like they can win...but who knows. I'm meeting Bannon had 3 tomorrow and will stay with himuntil the end.On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 2:08 PM J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:if the republicans pull this off, steve would deserve most of the credit. . he was way out in front on thisway out. . . execution not to his liking but on another note , what were you thinking about me in thebook, with what monikerplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026326JEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026327