File 026074
Email Discussion on Political Influence and Trump Administration (File 026074)
Email correspondence between Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey E. discussing potential political leverage, tax reform, and Trump administration personnel, dated April 21, 2017.
Summary
Landon Thomas Jr., a Financial Reporter for the New York Times, exchanges emails with Jeffrey E. discussing the potential use of Bill Gates as a reference for influence, commenting on tax reform prospects under Mnuchin and Cohn, and Trump's political positioning. Thomas questions whether Trump should reach out to Schumer rather than rely on right-wing advisors, suggesting Trump should move toward centrist positions aligned with his natural political space.
Date: Friday, April 21 2017 05:10 PMSubject: Re:From: Thomas Jr., Landon _________________________To: jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>;Will give that a try. Bill Gates would carry more of a punch:) Saw Mnuchin/Cohn in DC --they are talking a big game but I don't know if they can deliver on tax reform. What do you think? I don't know why Trump does not reach out to Schumer -- twoouter borough guys who know each other and can talk to each other. He has to move away from the right wing nutters back tothe middle which is his natural space anyway.On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 12:59 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:nathan myrhvold. suggested you use him as a refrence for masa. on another note. lots of investigationsgoing slow as no one to lead , but when the justice dept staff gets filled. OY.please 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 reservedLandon Thomas, Jr.Financial ReporterNew York Timeshttp://topics.nytimes.comitop/reference/timestopics/people/t/landonjr thomas/index.htmlHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026074