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File 025195

Email Chain Regarding Trump Administration Officials and Legal Representation (File 025195)

May 2017 email exchange discussing Gary Cohn's position in the Trump administration, legal representation challenges for President Trump, and critical assessments of Trump's character and potential legal vulnerabilities.

Summary

This email chain from May 28, 2017 between Jeffrey E. and Larry Summers discusses the Trump administration's legal and personnel situation. The correspondence notes that Gary Cohn and Jared Kushner remain in favorable positions while other officials may not survive long-term. The emails discuss challenges in finding legal representation for Trump, including Marc Kasowitz being repeatedly rejected by law firms. Summers provides a detailed assessment of Trump's potential legal vulnerabilities regarding Russian involvement, campaign conduct, and family profiteering, concluding that Trump bears responsibility for his campaign's actions.

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