File 032448
Email Chain About Trump DOJ Conflict and Press Discussion (File 032448)
Email exchange between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E. discussing Trump's firing of DOJ official Sally Yates and media coverage, sent January 31, 2017.
Summary
Kathy Ruemmler emails Jeffrey E. on January 31, 2017, reporting she is at dinner with a New York Times reporter and discussing Trump administration news with press contacts. She characterizes Trump's recent declaration of war against the Department of Justice as a poor political move. Jeffrey's preceding message notes Trump's firing of Sally Yates, the Acting Attorney General who refused to defend the travel ban executive order.
From: Kathy RuemmlerSent: 1/31/2017 2:49:24 AMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighI am at dinner with a NYT reporter and have been talking to half of the press universe. Trump just declared waron DOJ. Bad, bad move.On Jan 30, 2017, at 9:46 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:trump fired yatesplease 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 032448