File 032474
Email Chain: Michael Wolff Book Interview Request to Tom Barrack (File 032474)
Email correspondence from journalist Michael Wolff to Jeffrey Epstein requesting an introduction to Tom Barrack for interviews related to his book on Trump's first 100 days, dated February 15, 2017.
Summary
Michael Wolff, a columnist for major publications, contacts Jeffrey Epstein seeking an introduction to Tom Barrack to interview him for a book about Trump's first 100 days in office. Wolff indicates the Trump administration is cooperating with the project and mentions speaking directly with President Trump. Epstein forwards the request to Barrack, noting he is dealing with ongoing legal matters and that people in Washington are "lawyering up." Wolff also requests reintroduction to Kathy Ruemmler for off-the-record perspective on White House procedures.
From: Michael WolffSent: 2/15/2017 1:31:07 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: A few favors...Importance: HighDear Jeffrey, You mentioned you were friends with Tom Barrack and I wondered if you might introduce me tohim. As discussed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staffknow all about it and are cooperating--and would love to chat with Tom on or off the record. Thanks in advanceand look forward to seeing you soon. All best, MichaelMichael WolffColumnist, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair,British GQ917-825-9659On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 8:25 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:can you send me an email to forward to tom. hes in the middle o some of the mess at themoment. everyone lawyering up in wash. .On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 8:16 AM, Michael Wolff______________________________ wrote:So...I'm doing this Trump book for a pile of money and with so far quite a bit of cooperation from them (DTcalled me the other day and spent 45 minutes on the phone ranting and raving about the media--alarming). Iwonder if you could introduce me to Tom Barrack--just to say I'm a journalist who you know and trust, andthat I'll follow up with a description of the project that I'm doing. Also, I'd love a reintroduction to KathyRuemmler. I need some off-the-record perspective on White House procedures.Are you in NYC soon?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 032474