File 026463
Email Chain Discussion on Tax Policy and Presidential Authority (File 026463)
Email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Summers dated December 2, 2017, discussing tax policy, presidential constitutional authority, and references to a Facebook video by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Summary
This email chain from December 2017 shows correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and economist Larry Summers, with forwarding through Kelly Friendly and Andrew Friendly. The discussion references a Facebook video about tax policy, includes commentary on presidential authority regarding the FBI and Department of Justice, and contains standard confidentiality disclaimers. The exchanges are brief and somewhat cryptic, with Summers expressing confusion about the subject matter.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 12/2/2017 9:16:25 PMTo: Larry Summers [Subject: Re: A tax loophole for just Jeffrey Epstein?Importance: HighComey himself acknowledged that: "throughout history, some presidents have decided that because 'problems'come from Justice, they should try to hold the Department close. But blurring those boundaries ultimatelymakes the problems worse by undermining public trust in the institutions and their work." Comey has alsoacknowledged that the president had the constitutional authority to fire him for any or no cause.President Trump also had the constitutional authority to order Comey to end the investigation of former nationalsecurity adviser Mike Flynn. He could have pardoned Flynn, as Bush pardoned Weinberger, thus ending theFlynn investigation, as Bush ended the Iran-Contra investigation. What Trump could not do is what Nixon did:direct his aides to lie to the FBI, or commit other independent crimes. There is no evidence that Trump did that.On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM, Larry Summers < > wrote:LaterSent from my iPhonePlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Dec 2, 2017, at 9:50 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 9:30 AM, Larry Summers <___________________________> wrote:I don't know whether to laugh or crySent from my iPhonePlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Dec 2, 2017, at 9:29 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:like the hunt for easter eggs. your friend andrew has so far only found one . and it was brighly colored:)On Sat, Dec 2, 2017 at 9:23 AM, Larry Summers < wrote:????Sent from my iPhoneHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026463Please direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comBegin forwarded message:From: Kelly Friendly <____________________Date: December 2, 2017 at 8:16:13 AM ESTTo: Lawrence Henry Summers <Subject: Fwd: A tax loophole for just Jeffrey Epstein?Did you see thisKelly FriendlyBegin forwarded message:From: Andrew FriendlyDate: December 2, 2017 at 7:29:07 AM ESTTo: Kelly Friendly <_________________________Subject: A tax loophole for just Jeffrey Epstein?>https://wwwfacebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10156545332157908/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 reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026464constitute 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 026465