File 032372
Email Chain: Trump Transition and Treasury Appointments (File 032372)
Email correspondence between Landon Thomas Jr. (Financial Reporter, New York Times) and Jeffrey Epstein discussing Trump's post-election cabinet selections, particularly regarding Treasury Secretary position and appointment strategy.
Summary
In this November 2016 email chain, Landon Thomas Jr. and Jeffrey Epstein discuss Trump's transition team and cabinet appointments following the 2016 election. Thomas queries whether Epstein has intelligence on the Treasury Secretary position, suggesting Trump might appoint a bigger name than Mnuchin to reinforce a 'Reagan 2.0' image. Epstein responds that Trump lacks loyalty and is resistant to advice, citing the quick dismissal of Christie. Thomas notes that hedge fund managers are profiting from the 'Trump trade' and have shifted to supporting Trump.
From: Thomas Jr., LandonSent: 11/14/2016 2:59:28 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: TrumpImportance: Highyeah, but that was a smart move -- made him look presidential. everything he has done so far suggeststo me he is going to do what you told me months ago: appoint competent people beneath him who hetrusts AND who will not fuck things up. Christie was not one of those people.On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:56 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:no, they dont have many loyal people that have gravitas. . it will be somewhat random but he isbeing advised to do as you suggest but he doesnt like advice in general. he has noloyalty ZERO tossed christie after being his best friend, in four seconds flatOn Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:54 AM, Thomas Jr., Landondo you agree with my thesis?On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:53 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:no intel but lots of profitswrote:On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:51 AM, Thomas Jr., Landon_________________________wrote:Any further intel on Treasury? Priebus choice suggests to me that he may go for a bigger name intreasury than Mnuchin. Someone to underscore/push forward this notion that he is Reagan 2.0(as some are suggesting). I am just not sure who that person would be. The Trump trade certainlyseems to have legs -- all the Hillary loving hedgies I am talking to are congratulating themselvesfor making so much money last week. They are all Trump lovers now!Landon 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 thisHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032372communication 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.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 032373