File 031452
Email Exchange Between Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey Epstein Regarding Political Information (File 031452)
Email correspondence from December 2015 between New York Times financial reporter Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey Epstein discussing the potential disclosure of sensitive political information to journalists.
Summary
In this December 8, 2015 email chain, Landon Thomas Jr. seeks Epstein's permission to share contact information for Lauren Petrella with a political reporter, cautioning that once disclosed, he would have no control over how the story develops. The exchange references a previous New York Times quote from Trump discussing his long-standing friendship with Epstein and Epstein's preference for younger women. Thomas expresses concern that the public is now approaching him seeking damaging information about both Epstein and Trump.
From: Thomas Jr., LandonSent: 12/8/2015 10:17:45 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: TrumpImportance: HighDo you mind if I pass Petrella's contact on to a political reporter? I won't do it unless you say OKbecause after that I would have no say as to where story goes. Let me know -- its not a big deal for meeither way. But at some point this stuff will come out -- as long he continues to top polls.On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 4:53 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:hawain tropic girllauren petrella <On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Landon Thomas Jr. < > wrote:Yes!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 8, 2015, at 4:43 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:would you like photso of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen.On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:41 PM, Thomas Jr., Landon 1- I> wrote:Now everyone coming to me thinking I have juicy info on you and Trump.Because of this."I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy," Trump booms from a speakerphone. "He's a lot of fun to be with. It iseven said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it -- Jeffrey enjoys his social life."That story will never die.Landon Thomas, Jr.Financial ReporterNew York Timeshttp://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon jr thomas/index.htmlplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayHOUSE OVERSIGHT 031452constitute 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 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 reservedLandon Thomas, Jr.Financial ReporterNew York Timeshttp://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon jr thomas/index.htmlHOUSE OVERSIGHT 031453