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Summary
This document is an email chain from March 18, 2016, where journalist Michael Wolff advises Jeffrey Epstein on a public relations strategy to counter an upcoming book by an author named Patterson. Wolff suggests Epstein should publicly become an 'anti-Trump voice' to gain 'political cover' and deflect attention, proposing an op-ed and a TV interview with Charlie Rose. Epstein forwarded this advice to his legal team, including Martin Weinberg, Kathy Ruemmler, and Darren Indyke, prompting a reply from Weinberg marking the communication as 'ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE'.
People (10)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Michael Wolff | Sender of original email / Advisor |
Sent an email to Jeffrey Epstein on March 18, 2016, providing strategic advice on how to counter an upcoming book by ...
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Recipient and forwarder of email |
Received an email from Michael Wolff and forwarded it to his legal team. His email address is listed as jeevacation@g...
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| Martin G. Weinberg | Recipient of forwarded email / Sender of top-level email |
Received the forwarded email from Jeffrey Epstein. He then replied to the group with the subject 'ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRI...
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| Kathy Ruemmler | Recipient of emails |
Received both the forwarded email from Jeffrey Epstein and the reply from Martin G. Weinberg.
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| Darren Indyke | Recipient of emails |
Received both the forwarded email from Jeffrey Epstein and the reply from Martin G. Weinberg.
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| Patterson | Author |
Mentioned as the author of an upcoming book about Epstein, set to be published in August.
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| Trump | Political figure |
Mentioned by Michael Wolff as a strategic opportunity for Epstein to deflect negative attention by becoming an 'anti-...
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| Charlie Rose | Television host |
Suggested by Michael Wolff as a potential interviewer for a high-profile television appearance by Epstein.
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| Connolly | Unknown |
Mentioned by Wolff as someone who gets 'lost in the reeds' and is an 'inveterate conspiracist'.
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| Clinton | Political figure |
Mentioned in the context of the 'Trump-Clinton angle' of the 2016 election, which Wolff fears will amplify attention ...
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| HOUSE_OVERSIGHT |
Appears as a footer, likely indicating the document was produced as part of an investigation by the U.S. House Commit...
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Timeline (2 events)
March 2016 (proposed)
Michael Wolff proposes a public relations campaign for Jeffrey Epstein, including going public, writing an op-ed, and doing a high-profile TV interview.
Relationships (4)
Wolff sent a detailed strategic advice email directly to Epstein.
Epstein forwarded advice to Weinberg, who replied with the subject 'ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE'.
Epstein included Ruemmler in an email chain with his attorney, which was subsequently marked as privileged.
Epstein included Indyke in an email chain with his attorney, which was subsequently marked as privileged.
Key Quotes (4)
"I believe Trump offers an ideal opportunity. It's a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting you frame your own story."Source
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"Also, becoming an anti-Trump voice gives you a certain political cover which you decidedly don't have now."Source
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"This would involve something along the lines of you writing an op-ed, doing a high profile television interview (Charlie Rose, I'd say), and perhaps some social media efforts."Source
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"Because this will be tied to the election, the Trump-Clinton angle will amp up the attention 10-fold, in fact, possibly, a hundred fold. Possibly more than anything you've encountered before."Source
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From: Martin G. Weinberg
Sent: 3/18/2016 4:30:13 PM
To: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]; Kathy Ruemmler; Darren Indyke
Subject: ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Sent: 3/18/2016 4:30:13 PM
To: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]; Kathy Ruemmler; Darren Indyke
Subject: ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Privileged - Redacted
From: jeffrey E.
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 11:41 AM
To: Martin Weinberg; Kathy Ruemmler; Darren Indyke
Subject: Fwd: Patterson
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 11:41 AM
To: Martin Weinberg; Kathy Ruemmler; Darren Indyke
Subject: Fwd: Patterson
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Michael Wolff
Date: Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Subject: Patterson
To: Jeffrey Epstein
From: Michael Wolff
Date: Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Subject: Patterson
To: Jeffrey Epstein
A few things to think about:
If the Patterson book is being published in August, that presents some time frame issues. You would not be able to do a competing book or documentary before then. This is not to say that they shouldn't be pursued. In a sense, better that they know what Patterson's position is and, a year from now say, be able to counter it. I have some thoughts on book and doc to share at your convenience.
That being said, you do need an immediate counter narrative to the book. I believe Trump offers an ideal opportunity. It's a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting you frame your own story. Also, becoming an anti-Trump voice gives you a certain political cover which you decidedly don't have now. Still, this necessary involves you going public. And so the most basic decision is about your willingness to do that. My view is that in a couple of weeks you could master message and technical proficiency. I know a bunch of people who could be very helpful here. This would involve something along the lines of you writing an op-ed, doing a high profile television interview (Charlie Rose, I'd say), and perhaps some social media efforts.
Speaking of which, again, I think a strategic plan, involving your public identity, philanthropic activities and interests, and the development of media allies, ought finally to be put in place. A big, comprehensive, expensive effort.
The alternative is to continue to keep head down and hope Patterson book is just more he-said she-said and Connolly getting lost in the reeds (which, as an inveterate conspiracist, he always does). My worry is that Patterson can be counted on to produce a bestseller, and while he isn't regarded as a serious writer, he'll surely be unloading a lot of tabloid copy. Because this will be tied to the election, the Trump-Clinton angle will amp up the attention 10-fold, in fact, possibly, a hundred fold. Possibly more than anything you've encountered before.
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