File 025124
Email Chain: Larry Summers Commentary on Trump Administration and Political Rhetoric (File 025124)
Email correspondence from October 2017 between Lawrence Summers and Jeffrey E. discussing Trump administration policies, political figures, and commentary on the president's rhetoric and leadership.
Summary
In this October 2017 email exchange, Lawrence Summers provides critical commentary on the Trump administration, referencing his observations about SoftBank and Saudi relationships, discussing gender and IQ statistics, critiquing Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, and expressing concerns about geopolitical instability. The chain includes a Washington Post article about Thomas Barrack's relationship with President Trump, with Summers responding skeptically to political developments and double standards in accountability for different types of misconduct.
From: Larry SummersSent: 10/27/2017 3:10:13 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: Trending Now: Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is 'stunned' by president's rhetoricImportance: HighSoftbank deputy guy i liked and seemed aware and honest re Son.Lots of slathering to saudis. I yipped about inclusion.I observed that half the IQ In world was possessed by women without mentioning they are more than 51 percentof population....Mnuchin plumbs new depths.War seems more likely than I used to thinkDjT is world s luckiest guy in terms of opposition, economy etc. still think his world will collapse.I'm trying to figure why American elite think if u murder your baby by beating and abandonment it must beirrelevant to your admission to Harvard, but hit on a few women 10 years ago and can't work at a network orthink tank. DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHTSent from my iPadPlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 7:02 PM +0400, "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:anyone stand out. . ? when we meet I will endeavor to mesmerize you with stories of D.C. so wild. !!!.On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Larry Summers __________________________> wrote:Was there. Spoke well. Spent time w Softbank deputy Najeev or some such PIF guy too.Flying back.How is life among the lucrative and louche?Sent from my iPadPlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comHOUSE OVERSIGHT 025124From: jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 6:51 PMSubject: Re: Trending Now: Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is 'stunned' by president'srhetoricTo: Lawrence Summers <saudi?On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Lawrence Summers < > wrote:Your pal should stay out of press.Public link to manafort will be a disaster.This is a staggering shit show.Sent from my iPadPlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.com----------Forwarded message----------From: "The Washington Post" <emailge.washingtonpost.com>Date: Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 9:04 AM -0400Subject: Trending Now: Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is 'stunned' by president'srhetoricTo: "Summers, Lawrence H." <Democracy Dies in DarknessTrending NowWed., Oct. 11, 2017 9:01 a.m.Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is'stunned' by president's rhetoricBillionaire Thomas J. Barrack Jr. has done what few others in Trump's orbit havedone: He told the president, in effect, that he was wrong. "In my opinion, he's betterthan this," Barrack said.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 025125Trump's relationship with Barrack is one of the most important, if little understood, ofthe president's life, offering a case study of what it takes to remain close to him in atime of such turmoil.Read more »ADVERTISEMENTfitv-E,fitv-E,EZtar..1-414You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Politics.You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. Don't want to receiveTrending Now alerts? Click here. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or tounsubscribe, click here.We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you nolonger wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help.'7.47rVr.©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 200717.47rVr.41:-'17Az7.47rVr.41:-'17Az74176.P.,7.4176.P.,74176.P.,7.47rVr.41:slAzMV-zarr.'7.47rVr.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 025126please 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 025127