File 031491
Email Exchange Between Larry Summers and Jeffrey E. Regarding 2016 Election Controversy (File 031491)
Email correspondence from October 2016 between economist Larry Summers and Jeffrey E. discussing media coverage and allegations surrounding the 2016 presidential election.
Summary
On October 10, 2016, Larry Summers responds to an email from Jeffrey E. regarding media reaction to allegations made against Bill Clinton. The exchange references Trump bringing forward four women who accused Clinton of abuse, Hillary Clinton's position on believing victims, and the expected media response. Summers comments on press sentiment toward Trump and the political climate of the moment.
From: Larry SummersSent: 10/10/2016 12:45:19 AMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re:Importance: HighGot it.Now rememberPress is so revolted by trump that I'd expect they will not be for benefit of doubt.Sent from my iPhonePlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Oct 9, 2016, at 8:30 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:no, im out of it. donald brought out four women that said bill abused them. / they wilil feature in the hillarysays you should give the benefit of the doubt to victims. I laid this out for you over dinner, itsdisgraceful, but. here we areplease 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 031491