File 032231
Email Chain: ABC News Reporter Inquiry About Epstein Case and Presidential Candidates (File 032231)
Email correspondence from ABC News producer Matthew Mosk to attorney Martin Weinberg requesting background information on Jeffrey Epstein's connections to former President Clinton and Donald Trump for investigative purposes.
Summary
ABC News producer Matthew Mosk contacts attorney Martin Weinberg on January 20, 2016, seeking to arrange an off-the-record meeting to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein case and his alleged interactions with both Clinton and Trump. Michael Wolff subsequently advises that ABC lacks a true investigative unit and recommends developing a media strategy as Trump's presidential campaign gains traction, noting increased reporter focus on the matter.
From: Michael WolffSent: 1/21/2016 2:06:40 AMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: Fw: Meet?Importance: HighABC doesn't really have an "investigative unit" so unless you want to hand it to them they won't pursue, soignore. But, nevertheless, the more Trump looks real, or perish the thought, inevitable, the more reporters aregoing to focus on this, so, as you will not be surprised, you need a strategy.On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:Forwarded messageFrom: Martin G. WeinbergDate: Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 7:18 PMSubject: Fw: Meet?To: jeevacation@gmail.com,From: Mosk, MatthewSent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:08 PMTo:________________________________Subject: Meet?Mr. Weinberg —I am a reporter with the ABC News investigative unit. We are gathering background research on the majorcandidates for President.Seeing that both former President Clinton and Mr. Trump have been mentioned in connection to the JeffreyEpstein case, I am interested in better understanding the case, it's current status, and any information thatcould help explain Mr. Epstein's dealings and interactions with both men.I would very much appreciate the chance to meet and discuss this subject in an off the record conversation atyour earliest convenience.Please let me know if that would be possible, and if so, when and where we could meet.Many thanks,MatthewHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032231Matthew MaskProducer, ABC NewsWork:Mobile: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 reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032232