UPDATE: Newly released emails reveal a shocking strategy by author Michael Wolff, advising convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on how to manipulate Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. The emails, disclosed by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, expose Wolff’s intent to exploit Trump’s vulnerabilities for Epstein’s advantage.
In a series of exchanges reported by the New York Post, Wolff suggested that Epstein could create a “debt” with Trump, leveraging their alleged ties for political gain. “I think you should let him hang himself,” Wolff warned, indicating that if Trump denied connections to Epstein, it could become “valuable PR and political currency.”
Wolff anticipated that Trump might publicly defend Epstein. He wrote, “Of course, it is possible that, when asked, he’ll say Jeffrey is a great guy and has gotten a raw deal…” This insight reveals the extent of Wolff’s machinations to intertwine his interests with those of both Trump and Epstein.
As Trump’s popularity surged in early 2016, Wolff cautioned Epstein that mishandling the situation could end Trump’s campaign. “You need a strategy,” he emphasized, highlighting the growing scrutiny on Trump as his candidacy gained traction.
By February 2016, as Trump’s poll numbers climbed, Epstein faced increasing media attention. Wolff responded with urgency, stating, “You’re the Trump bullet,” and proposed a window of opportunity for Epstein to speak out against Trump, potentially garnering sympathy and undermining his campaign.
Wolff’s book, Fire and Fury, has sold nearly two million copies in its first three weeks, but it faced backlash for questionable reporting. Trump dismissed it as “trash,” yet Wolff continued to leverage his relationship with Trump for personal gain.
These emails provide a stark glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics between Wolff, Epstein, and Trump, raising ethical questions about manipulation in political campaigns and the media’s role in shaping narratives.
As this story develops, it raises significant implications for the ongoing discussions about media ethics, political influence, and accountability. Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge.
