File 029280
Email Chain: Politico Magazine Solicitation for Trump Administration Ideas (File 029280)
Email correspondence from Politico Magazine Deputy Editor Margaret Slattery to Joi Ito requesting innovative policy ideas for the incoming Trump administration in January 2017, with follow-up discussion involving Jeffrey Epstein and reference to Danny Hillis.
Summary
Margaret Slattery from Politico Magazine contacted Joi Ito in November 2016 seeking contributions of creative and unconventional policy ideas for an article package timed to Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The email describes the publication's goal of compiling 800-word pieces with suggestions from diverse writers and thinkers on politics, policy, personnel, or governing style. Jeffrey Epstein subsequently forwarded the request to Joi Ito with a suggestion to consult Danny Hillis regarding legislative ideas, indicating involvement in facilitating policy input discussions.
From: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]Sent: 12/12/2016 7:52:15 PMTo: Joi ItoSubject: Re: From Politico Magazinetalk to danny hillis he had some legisative ideasOn Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 1:26 PM, Joi Ito <___________________ wrote:Any ideas?Begin forwarded message:From: Margaret SlatterySubject: From Politico MagazineDate: November 28, 2016 at 3:04:51 PM CSTTo:" 1___________________________Dear Joi,Hello, I'm writing from Politico Magazine, where we're working on a special package of stories timed to Donald Trump'sinauguration in January, and I wondered if you would be interested in contributing.As he prepares to take office, our plan is to publish a handful of out-of-the box ideas for President Trump, suggested bywriters and thinkers from a variety of fields and ideological positions. Whether the idea has to do with politics, policy,personnel or governing style, we're looking for suggestions that are specific and, above all, surprising; something inventive ifslightly far-fetched is better than a pet cause or a well-trod policy proposal. (This exercise doesn't require that you support oreven agree with Trump, but it does require a willingness to engage.)Do you have an idea along these lines that you wish the new president would consider, whether something in economics orotherwise? If so, I'd love to hear, and we can discuss next steps from there. Ultimately, we're aiming to publish a handful ofshort pieces (about 800 words each) as a package of proposals.Many thanks, and please let me know if you have questions.Margy SlatteryDeputy Editor, Politico Magazineplease 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 029280JEEUnauthorized 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 029281