File 031601
Email Chain Regarding Trump and Epstein - Press Inquiry Discussion (File 031601)
Email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and New York Times financial reporter Landon Thomas Jr. discussing a BuzzFeed article about Trump's connection to Epstein and a previous Trump quote about Epstein, with Epstein offering to provide photos.
Summary
This email chain from December 8, 2015 shows communication between Jeffrey Epstein and Landon Thomas Jr., a financial reporter at the New York Times, discussing media coverage of Trump's connection to Epstein. The exchange references a BuzzFeed article and includes Trump's legal counsel's response denying any inappropriate connection. Epstein appears to reference past relationships and offers to provide photographs, while Thomas discusses the persistent public interest in the story and Trump's previous public statements praising Epstein.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 12/8/2015 10:14:34 PMTo: Thomas Jr., LandonSubject: Re: TrumpImportance: Highhttp://en.actu-cci.com/features/200-women-managers/8910-celina-midelfart-the-queen-of-glamour my 20 yearold girlfriend in 93„ that after two years i gave to donaldOn Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM, Thomas Jr., Landon wrote:I am serious man -- for the good of the nation why not try to get some of this out there. I would notdo it myself, but would pass on to a political reporter.http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexcampbell/court-papers-trump-ate-at-jeffrey-epsteins-house#.1toekLMRz6Plus: look at these lies!In response to a message left seeking the Trump campaign's comment on this article, onThursday Trump's general counsel Alan Garten emailed threatening legal action againstBuzzFeed News. "Mr. Trump's only connection with Mr. Epstein was that Mr. Epstein wasone of thousands of people who has visited Mar-a-Lago. That's it. Mr. Trump has NEVERbeen accused of having any involvement or even having any knowledge of any of Mr.Epstein's conduct by anyone," Garten wrote."As a result, I have no idea what the purpose of your article could possibly be other than totry and intentionally and with actual malice defame my client's name and reputation bymentioning him in the same article as Mr. Epstein. In other words, suggest guilt byassociation. This is the very definition of irresponsible and reckless journalism and to publishsuch a story would be highly unethical - even by buzzfeed's standards."On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 4:53 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:hawain tropic girllauren petrellaOn 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_________________________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."HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031601That 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, 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 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.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031602Financial 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, 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 031603