Summary
The article discusses emails that show author Michael Wolff advising Jeffrey Epstein on how to handle questions about his past friendship with President Donald Trump. Epstein and Trump had a close friendship for about ten years but fell out over a property dispute in 2004. The release of these emails by House Democrats has renewed focus on their relationship.
Key Facts
- Michael Wolff advised Jeffrey Epstein on letting Trump "hang himself" regarding questions about their past friendship.
- Epstein and Trump were close friends for ten years before they fell out in 2004 over a property bidding war.
- Epstein passed away by suicide in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges.
- Emails released by House Democrats indicate Epstein wrote about Trump spending time at his house with one of Epstein’s victims.
- Wolff noted that discussions about Epstein might be politically sensitive for Trump.
- Michael Wolff has authored several books about Trump, including “Fire and Fury.”
- Emails released stem from the period around Epstein’s 2008 legal issues.
- There were concerns about the potential release of "Epstein files," but Wolff doubts they will be made public in full.
