File 022275
Email Chain Discussing Trump Indictment and Impeachment (File 022275)
Email correspondence between Jeffrey E. and Kathy Ruemmler discussing Trump's legal troubles, including campaign finance violations, disclosure failures, and impeachment proceedings, with references to Special Counsel investigations.
Summary
An email chain from August 23, 2018 between Jeffrey E. and attorney Kathy Ruemmler discussing Trump's legal vulnerabilities. The conversation focuses on campaign finance violations, Trump's failure to disclose payments, and his false statements about the matter. Ruemmler argues the disclosure failure demonstrates Trump knew the conduct was illegal. The chain references Kenneth Starr, Special Counsel investigations, and potential impeachment, with discussion of how Trump might negotiate a deal with the Special Counsel.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 8/23/2018 4:01:11 PMTo: Kathy Ruemmler fSubject: Re: NYTimes: Donald Trump's High Crimes and Misdemeanorsill call you from new yorkOn Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM, Kathy Ruemmler <111> wrote:Rich person problemOn Aug 23, 2018, at 11:30 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:id, Morris concedes that American Dharma could be an uncomfortable experience for those still wrestling withthe realities of [stpithe Trump era in America: "It's a kind of horror movie," says Morris. "I don't know howbetter to describe it."On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Kathy Ruemmler <111111111111111111111111111.11111111111111111111> wrote:It makes no difference whether it was his money. Issue is failure to disclose. Plus, fact that he has lied hisass off about it makes clear that he knew it was illegal.On Aug 23, 2018, at 11:03 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:I think he makes the argument that it was his , trumps money , making it not illegal. though he also said heonly found out afterwards? and the fact according to the indicment was billed as services rendered andgrossed up. im sure his acct has flipped anyway. . I did talk in detail to starr yesterday re indicments howtrump can make a deal ( special counsel) . clintons trash can yes starr gave me more. YECHHHH! .On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 10:50 AM, Kathy Ruemmler <101111111> wrote:Here's a story from The New York Times that I thought you'd find interesting:The principled case for impeachment is clear. What's missing is the courage.Read More...Get The New York Times on your mobile deviceplease 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 ofJEEHOUSE OVERSIGHT 022275Unauthorized 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 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 reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 022276