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Michael Wolff seeks introduction to Tom Barrack for Trump White House book, cites cooperation from senior staff

Michael Wolff seeks introduction to Tom Barrack for Trump White House book, cites cooperation from senior staff The email shows a journalist requesting a connection to Tom Barrack, a prominent Trump‑era adviser and financier, and claims direct cooperation from White House officials. While it hints at possible insider access, it lacks concrete details about wrongdoing, financial transactions, or specific misconduct, limiting immediate investigative value. Key insights: Wolff claims he has spoken with the President (DT) and received 45 minutes of cooperation.; He requests an introduction to Tom Barrack, a key Trump fundraiser and senior adviser.; Wolff also asks for a re‑introduction to Kathy Ruemmler for off‑the‑record White House procedural insight.

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Michael Wolff seeks introduction to Tom Barrack for Trump White House book, cites cooperation from senior staff The email shows a journalist requesting a connection to Tom Barrack, a prominent Trump‑era adviser and financier, and claims direct cooperation from White House officials. While it hints at possible insider access, it lacks concrete details about wrongdoing, financial transactions, or specific misconduct, limiting immediate investigative value. Key insights: Wolff claims he has spoken with the President (DT) and received 45 minutes of cooperation.; He requests an introduction to Tom Barrack, a key Trump fundraiser and senior adviser.; Wolff also asks for a re‑introduction to Kathy Ruemmler for off‑the‑record White House procedural insight.

Persons Referenced (13)

Donald Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Eric Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Blaine Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Melania Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Robert Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Michael Wolff

ok forward to seeing you soon. All best, Michael Michael Wolff Columnist, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Va

Ivanka Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Tom Barrack

Dear Jeffrey, You mentioned you were friends with Tom Barrack and I wondered if you might introduce me to him.

Courtney Love

know all about it and are cooperating--and would love to chat with Tom on or off the record. Thanks in

Lauren Book

ht introduce me to him. As discussed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--P

Ivana Trump

ed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about i

Executive Staff

100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about it and are cooperating--and would

Kathryn Ruemmler

m doing. Also, I'd love a reintroduction to Kathy Ruemmler. I need some off-the-record perspective on White

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From: Michael Wolf Sent: 2/15/2017 1:31:07 PM To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Subject: Re: A few favors... Importance: — High Dear Jeffrey, You mentioned you were friends with Tom Barrack and I wondered if you might introduce me to him. As discussed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about it and are cooperating--and would love to chat with Tom on or off the record. Thanks in advance and look forward to seeing you soon. All best, Michael Michael Wolff Columnist, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, British GQ 917-825-9659 On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 8:25 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: can you send me an email to forward to tom. hes in the middle 0 some of the mess at the moment. everyone lawyering up in wash. On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 8:16 AM, Michacl Wola wrote: So...I'm doing this Trump book for a pile of money and with so far quite a bit of cooperation from them (DT called me the other day and spent 45 minutes on the phone ranting and raving about the media--alarming). I wonder if you could introduce me to Tom Barrack--just to say I'm a journalist who you know and trust, and that I'll follow up with a description of the project that I'm doing. Also, I'd love a reintroduction to Kathy Ruemmler. I need some off-the-record perspective on White House procedures. Are you in NYC soon? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved From: Michael Wolff Sent: 2/15/2017 1:31:07 PM To: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Subject: Re: A few favors... Importance: High Dear Jeffrey, You mentioned you were friends with Tom Barrack and I wondered if you might introduce me to him. As discussed, I'm doing a book on the first 100 days of the Trump White House--POTUS and key staff know all about it and are cooperating--and would love to chat with Tom on or off the record. Thanks in advance and look forward to seeing you soon. All best, Michael Michael Wolff Columnist, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, British GQ 917-825-9659 On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 8:25 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: can you send me an email to forward to tom. hes in the middle o some of the mess at the moment. 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 (DT called me the other day and spent 45 minutes on the phone ranting and raving about the media--alarming). I wonder if you could introduce me to Tom Barrack--just to say I'm a journalist who you know and trust, and that I'll follow up with a description of the project that I'm doing. Also, I'd love a reintroduction to Kathy Ruemmler. I need some off-the-record perspective on White House procedures. Are you in NYC soon? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved

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