File 032308
Email from Gianni Serazzi on European Politics and US Election Strategy (File 032308)
Email from Gianni Serazzi to Jeffrey Epstein discussing European populist movements, wealth inequality, and suggested messaging strategy for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
Summary
Gianni Serazzi writes to Jeffrey Epstein in October 2016 expressing concerns about rising populist movements across Europe driven by wealth inequality and anger at the establishment. He draws parallels to anti-establishment sentiment emerging in the US and suggests Hillary Clinton could address these concerns by emphasizing Senate importance and the possibility of a one-term presidency focused on legislative change. Serazzi warns that European trends in anti-establishment voting may presage similar US trends if not addressed strategically.
From: Gianni SerazziSent: 10/9/2016 5:53:22 AMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Since you are super well connected...Importance: HighA small point on the election that maybe you think might have some value for HC1-In Europe a LOT of citizens start becoming very angry and voting for populist parties2-A major reason is that the interconnected world shows them every minute on their smartphones how richpeople are living and envy sets in (especially with raising inequality that is perfectly normal when financialreturns of rich people are exponential and work returns are linear)3-They want change and risk electing completely wrong people (Italy 5stelle, France LePen might be next,Hungary, Greece already lost, Brexit and anti-trade another example)4-US election is over, Trump has destroyed himself as expected (I was in Wharton with Donald Jr, 3.95GPA vs.2.5 GPA but he thought he was a god... what a family)the message:5-Maybe HC can use the last debates to create weapons for change. She could acknowledge that sheunderstands that people want change, and ask for a clear majority in the senate thinking abou that instead ofpresidential elections. Then if she does bad in 4 years she is out, but she could make the public understand thatsenate is key to show what a president can do.But again, I know 0.001% of what you or them understands about politics, I am however worried that europe isjust 5 or 10 years ahead on this trend compared to the US in anti-establishment feelings and I have seen withfriends how irrational and influenceable masses can become in voting when they are frustrated (Hitler waselected after all...)Hope to see you soon!!!HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032308