Michael Wolff, author of "Fire and Fury," advised Jeffrey Epstein in late 2015 and early 2016 to use his relationship with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to his own advantage. Emails revealed by the House Oversight Committee show Wolff suggesting that Epstein could leverage potential media inquiries about his ties to Trump. Wolff proposed that if Trump denied knowing Epstein or having any relationship, Epstein could use this as "valuable PR and political currency" to "hang him." Alternatively, if Trump appeared to be winning, Wolff suggested Epstein could "save him, generating a debt."
Wolff also speculated that Trump might speak positively of Epstein, framing him as a victim of "political correctness," which would be opposed in a Trump presidency. In January 2016, Wolff cautioned Epstein that as Trump's campaign gained momentum, media attention on their past connections would increase, and Epstein needed a strategy. He even referred to Epstein as the potential "bullet" to end Trump's campaign if he chose to discuss their ties openly.
As Trump's popularity grew, Epstein informed Wolff about increased media interest. Wolff continued to press the idea of preemptive action, even suggesting to Epstein in an email with the subject "Now could be the time" before the election that he had an opportunity to come forward and speak about Trump in a way that could garner sympathy and potentially help finish his campaign. Wolff, who later profited from writing books about the Trump admin... download the app to read more
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