File 032236
Email Exchange Between Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey E. Regarding Trump's Political Viability (File 032236)
Email correspondence from February 10, 2016 between New York Times financial reporter Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey E. discussing Donald Trump's presidential candidacy and public perception.
Summary
This email chain discusses Trump's viability as a presidential candidate in February 2016. Thomas Jr. responds to a Vox article about Trump by arguing that voters would not care about his controversial behavior, noting that shamelessness could be an effective political weapon. The exchange reflects contemporary commentary on Trump's 2016 campaign amid concerns about his public statements and conduct.
From: Thomas Jr., LandonSent: 2/10/2016 7:13:36 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: TrumpImportance: HighActually I don't think he/voters would care. Being effectively shameless is a pretty powerful weaponfor a presidential candidate.http://www.vox.com/2016/2/10/10956978/donald-trump-terrifyingOn Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 2:07 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:WowOn Wednesday, 10 February 2016, Thomas Jr., LandonIts getting scary. The stories you could tell...Landon Thomas, Jr.Financial ReporterNew York Timeswrote:http://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 ReporterHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032236New York Timeshttp://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon jr thomas/index.htmlHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032237