File 032989
Email Exchange Regarding Masa Access and Saudi/Gates/Trump Connections (File 032989)
Email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Landon Thomas Jr. discussing efforts to facilitate introductions to Masa (Masayoshi Son) despite concerns about Epstein's controversial public profile and references to relationships with Saudi, Gates, and Trump associates.
Summary
Jeffrey Epstein requests Landon Thomas Jr. to connect him with the Masa crowd, mentioning Nathan Myhrvold and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman as potential facilitators. Thomas responds that he is attempting to arrange the introduction but faces resistance due to negative headlines and controversy surrounding Epstein, though he emphasizes Epstein's existing relationships with Saudi, Gates, and Trump-aligned figures. The exchange reveals efforts to leverage financial and political connections despite reputational obstacles.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 3/9/2017 3:22:44 PMTo: Thomas Jr., LandonSubject: Re: Masa...tell him to ask nathan mhyrvold. . or bin salmanOn Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Thomas Jr., Landon <___________________> wrote:Trying to get you in with Masa crowd. Some resistance though, due to all the headlines/controversy -- as you might expect. I tell them about your relationship with Saudis/Gates/Trump crowd, but stilldoubts. Working on it!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 reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032989