File 026505
Email Chain Discussion of Trump Legal Issues and Impeachment (File 026505)
Email correspondence between Jeffrey E. and Kathy Ruemmler discussing Trump's legal vulnerabilities, campaign finance violations, and impeachment proceedings, including references to potential cooperation with special counsel.
Summary
Jeffrey E. and attorney Kathy Ruemmler exchange emails analyzing Trump's legal exposure regarding undisclosed payments and campaign finance violations. The discussion covers Trump's claims that payments were his personal money, the importance of non-disclosure as a legal issue, and references to potential dealings with Special Counsel Robert Starr regarding possible plea negotiations. The conversation also mentions Trump's accountant potentially cooperating with authorities.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 8/23/2018 3:16:47 PMTo: Kathy RuemmlerSubject: Re: NYTimes: Donald Trump's High Crimes and Misdemeanorsyou see , i know how dirty donald is. my guess is that non lawyers ny biz people have no idea. what it meansto have your fixer flipOn Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Kathy Ruemmler < i> wrote:It makes no difference whether it was his money. Issue is failure to disclose. Plus, fact that he has lied his assoff about it makes clear that he knew it was illegal.On Aug 23, 2018, at 11:03 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:I think he makes the argument that it was his , trumps money , making it not illegal. though he also said heonly found out afterwards? and the fact according to the indicment was billed as services rendered andgrossed up. im sure his acct has flipped anyway. . I did talk in detail to starr yesterday re indicments howtrump can make a deal ( special counsel) . clintons trash can yes starr gave me more. YECHHHH! .On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 10:50 AM, Kathy Ruemmler> wrote:Here's a story from The New York Times that I thought you'd find interesting:The principled case for impeachment is clear. What's missing is the courage.Read More...Get The New York Times on your mobile deviceplease 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 noteHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026505The 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 reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026506