File 031454
Email Chain Between Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey Epstein Regarding Trump and Media Coverage (File 031454)
December 2015 email exchange between Financial Times reporter Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey Epstein discussing Trump connections, BuzzFeed article coverage, and media response from Trump's legal counsel.
Summary
Email correspondence from December 8, 2015 between reporter Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey Epstein discussing media coverage of Trump's association with Epstein. The chain includes a BuzzFeed article linking Trump to Epstein, Trump's legal counsel's cease-and-desist response, and references to photographs and personal associations. Epstein makes inappropriate references to young women, while Thomas discusses the journalistic implications of the coverage.
From: Thomas Jr., LandonSent: 12/8/2015 10:18:54 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: TrumpImportance: HighAmazing! When is last time you talked to him?On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:14 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:http://en.actu-cci.com/features/200-women-managers/8910-celina-midelfart-the-queen-of-glamour my 20year old girlfriend in 93„ that after two years i gave to donaldOn Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM, Thomas Jr., Landon < > wrote:I am serious man -- for the good of the nation why not try to get some of this out there. I would notdo it myself, but would pass on to a political reporter.http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexcampbell/court-papers-trump-ate-at-jeffrey-epsteins-house#.1toekLMRz6Plus: look at these lies!In response to a message left seeking the Trump campaign's comment on this article, onThursday Trump's general counsel Alan Garten emailed threatening legal action againstBuzzFeed News. "Mr. Trump's only connection with Mr. Epstein was that Mr. Epstein wasone of thousands of people who has visited Mar-a-Lago. That's it. Mr. Trump has NEVERbeen accused of having any involvement or even having any knowledge of any of Mr.Epstein's conduct by anyone," Garten wrote."As a result, I have no idea what the purpose of your article could possibly be other than totry and intentionally and with actual malice defame my client's name and reputation bymentioning him in the same article as Mr. Epstein. In other words, suggest guilt byassociation. This is the very definition of irresponsible and reckless journalism and topublish such a story would be highly unethical - even by buzzfeed's standards."On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 4:53 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:hawain tropic girllauren petrella <On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Landon Thomas Jr. wrote:Yes!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 8, 2015, at 4:43 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:would you like photso of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen.On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:41 PM, Thomas Jr., Landon <______________________ wrote:Now everyone coming to me thinking I have juicy info on you and Trump.Because of this.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031454I "I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy," Trump booms from a speakerphone. "He's a lot of fun to be with. It iseven said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt aboutit -- Jeffrey enjoys his social life."That story will never die.Landon Thomas, Jr.Financial ReporterNew York Timeshttp://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon jr thomas/index.htnnlplease 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 031455Landon Thomas, Jr.Financial ReporterNew York Timeshttp://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon jr thomas/index.htmlplease 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.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon jr thomas/index.htmlHOUSE OVERSIGHT 031456