File 029854
Email Chain Regarding Washington Post Story About Trump's Outside Counsel (File 029854)
Email correspondence between Washington Post reporters Ashley Parker and Bob Costa, Reid Weingarten, and Jeffrey E. regarding a planned story about President Trump's decision to retain outside counsel, with Weingarten identified as a finalist for the role.
Summary
In May 2017, Ashley Parker from the Washington Post contacted Reid Weingarten to inform him that she and Bob Costa were preparing to publish a story about President Trump's decision to hire outside counsel. The email chain discusses Weingarten's potential role as a finalist for this position and includes follow-up exchanges where Jeffrey E. asks whether Weingarten or Jared wants the position. Parker requests either comment from Weingarten or an off-the-record conversation to provide context for the article.
From: Weingarten, ReidSent: 5/22/2017 9:28:04 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: WaPo story-- Trump's outside counselImportance: HighDo I have the choice? And if so, your view?Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.From: Jeffrey E.Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:43 PMTo: Weingarten, ReidSubject: Re: Fw: WaPo story-- Trump's outside counseldo you want it? or jared?On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Weingarten, Reid < wrote:Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.From: Parker, AshleySent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:19 PMTo: Weingarten, ReidSubject: WaPo story-- Trump's outside counselHi Reid,Ashley Parker here at the Washington Post. I cover the White House and am emailing because my colleague,Bob Costa, and I getting ready to post a story about President Trump's decision to move ahead with retainingoutside counsel, and we understand you're one of the finalists for the role, and have already spoken with seniorWhite House officials. I just wanted to let you know that we plan to mention your name (and of course see ifyou want to comment), and I also wanted to check and see if you were open to chatting totally off the recordjust in case there is any nuance or guidance you'd like to provide. I'm al or my desk iThanks,AshleyAshley ParkerCell:Desk:Twitter: gAshleyRParkerHOUSE OVERSIGHT 029854please 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 029855