Michael Wolff
Journalist and author listed in Epstein's black book
Journalist and author of 'Fire and Fury' who appeared in Epstein's black book. Part of the New York media and social scene. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Background
Michael Wolff is an American journalist and author who has received numerous awards for his work, including two National Magazine Awards. He has been a regular columnist for various major publications and is based in Manhattan. He is best known for authoring 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,' published in early 2018, which generated widespread media attention and controversy regarding its portrayal of the Trump administration.
Epstein Connection
Michael Wolff maintained an extensive and sustained email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least from September 2014 through May 2019, as documented in numerous House Oversight emails. Wolff appeared in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers. The correspondence reveals that Wolff and Epstein exchanged information about Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, media strategy, legal matters, and real estate transactions. Wolff used Epstein as a networking conduit, requesting introductions to figures like Tom Barrack and Kathy Ruemmler for his Trump book. Wolff also advised Epstein on media strategy, including how to handle an upcoming book by Ron Patterson and whether to 'come forward' about Trump. Wolff was included in strategy discussions about Epstein's legal situation, including an email chain involving Matthew Hiltzik and Kathy Ruemmler about Epstein's plea deal.
Key Allegations(9)
Wolff maintained a regular direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least September 2014 through May 2019, discussing politics, media, and prominent public figures.
documentedWolff asked Epstein for introductions to Tom Barrack and a re-introduction to Kathy Ruemmler in connection with writing a book about Donald Trump, for which he was receiving 'a large payment.'
documentedWolff advised Epstein on media strategy regarding an upcoming Ron Patterson book, suggesting Epstein adopt an anti-Trump stance for political cover and launch a media offensive.
documentedWolff proposed to Epstein in October 2016 that 'now could be the time' for Epstein to 'come forward' about Trump, potentially to generate public sympathy.
documentedWolff discussed unverified allegations about Bill Clinton attending orgies with Epstein, and discussed media strategy around those allegations.
documentedWolff sought 'counsel and background' from Ken Starr on legal cases against Trump, routing the request through an email address linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
documentedWolff was copied on a strategy discussion involving Matthew Hiltzik, Jeffrey Epstein, and Kathy Ruemmler about framing Epstein's plea deal to implicate officials including Alex Acosta and Ken Starr.
documentedWolff and Epstein exchanged detailed information about a Trump-linked Palm Beach real estate transaction involving Deutsche Bank financing and Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev.
documentedSteve Bannon sent emails to Wolff with Epstein copied, including one about the Hillman Prize for the Miami Herald's investigation of Epstein-Acosta plea deal.
documentedLegal Status
Michael Wolff appears in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers and is a participant in extensive email correspondence with Epstein found in House Oversight documents. No allegations of criminal wrongdoing have been made against Wolff in connection with Epstein.
Notable Statements(3)
“Now could be the time”
“A few favors...”
“Why has no one interviewed some of Trump's Wharton classmates... Deutsche bank papers very bad”
Contradictions(2)
Wolff is known publicly as an independent journalist and author who covered the Trump White House at arm's length.
Emails show Wolff maintained a close, collaborative relationship with Jeffrey Epstein over at least five years, using Epstein as a source, networking contact, and strategic sounding board for his Trump coverage and book projects. Wolff was also included in private legal strategy discussions about Epstein's case.
Epstein claimed through emails to Wolff that his ex-girlfriend could confirm no visits by Clinton, Stephen Hawking, or Ehud Barak to his island, and that no sexual activity occurred with those figures.
Multiple emails between Wolff and Epstein discuss unverified allegations of Clinton attending orgies, and media strategy around these allegations, suggesting the topic was taken seriously as a media threat regardless of Epstein's denials.
Key Relationships(14)
Extensive direct email correspondence from at least September 2014 through May 2019. Wolff appeared in Epstein's black book with 3 phone numbers. Wolff used Epstein for networking, media strategy advice, and information exchange about Trump and other political figures. Wolff was included in legal strategy discussions about Epstein's case.
Trump was the primary subject of Wolff's communications with Epstein. Wolff authored 'Fire and Fury' about the Trump White House and discussed Trump-related real estate deals, Deutsche Bank papers, and political dynamics extensively with Epstein.
Steve Bannon sent emails to Wolff with Epstein cc'd. Wolff discussed Bannon's relationship with Trump, reported meeting Bannon for three hours, and relayed claims about Bannon being owed millions by a 60 Minutes producer.
Wolff emailed Ken Starr (cc Jeffrey Epstein) seeking 'counsel and background' on legal cases against Trump, offering an off-the-record conversation.
Wolff asked Epstein for a re-introduction to Kathy Ruemmler for his Trump book. Ruemmler was also cc'd on strategy emails about Epstein's plea deal alongside Wolff.
Wolff asked Epstein to introduce him to Tom Barrack, described as a Trump ally and financier, in connection with his Trump book.
Clinton was a frequent topic of discussion between Wolff and Epstein, including unverified allegations about Clinton attending orgies and ABC News inquiries about Clinton-Epstein connections.
Dershowitz was discussed in multiple emails between Wolff and Epstein, including allegations related to the Epstein case and speculation that Trump might hire Dershowitz as an attorney.
Wolff reported to Epstein that he had met with attorney Brad Karp.
Darren Indyke appears in email chains involving Wolff and Epstein, including a forwarded email about Trump and the NYT.
Alexander Acosta's sweetheart deal with Epstein was discussed in emails between Wolff and Epstein, and Wolff was cc'd on strategy discussions about Epstein's plea deal that referenced Acosta.
Harvey Weinstein was mentioned in email exchanges between Wolff and Epstein, including a flippant suggestion and discussion of Boies Schiller's role as Weinstein's counsel.
Richard Kahn of HBRK Associates sent an email to Epstein containing a link to a New York Magazine article about Wolff's book on Trump.
Martin Weinberg received an ABC News interview request about Epstein-Clinton-Trump connections, which Epstein then forwarded to Wolff.
Timeline(26 events)
Email exchange between Wolff and Epstein discussing TV production budgets and mentioning Clinton, Woody Allen, and Elena Kagan.
Wolff emails Epstein discussing allegations about Bill Clinton attending orgies, references to Dershowitz and 'Andrew' allegations from civil court documents.
Continued email exchange between Wolff and Epstein about Clinton orgy allegations and media strategy, discussing potential coverage by USA Today and NY Magazine.
Epstein tells Wolff his ex-girlfriend can confirm no visits by Clinton, Stephen Hawking, or Ehud Barak to his island and denies sexual activity with those figures.
Wolff and Epstein exchange routine scheduling email about arranging a phone call.
Epstein forwards Wolff an email from ABC News investigative reporter Matthew Mosk to Martin Weinberg requesting an off-record interview about Clinton, Trump, and Epstein connections.
Wolff email forwarded to Epstein and then to Kathy Ruemmler mentioning that the NYT and Hillary campaign are 'digging deeply' on Trump.
Wolff advises Epstein on media strategy regarding upcoming Ron Patterson book, suggesting Epstein adopt anti-Trump stance for political cover and launch a media offensive.
Wolff emails Epstein with subject 'Trump' containing a Hollywood Reporter article link, marked high importance.
Wolff emails Epstein with subject 'Now could be the time,' proposing Epstein 'come forward' about Trump to generate sympathy.
Wolff asks Epstein for introductions to Tom Barrack and a re-introduction to Kathy Ruemmler for his Trump book, mentioning he is receiving 'a large payment' for it.
Epstein mentions to an associate that Wolff is writing a Trump book and spent 45 minutes on the phone with him, and Wolff asked for off-record policy procedure questions.
Epstein emails Wolff a People.com article about Harvey Weinstein hiring intelligence agencies to spy on accusers, noting 'boies is his co counsel.'
Epstein emails Wolff with unverified claims about Trump purchasing a $100M plane from Paul Allen and owing over $50M each to Ladder Capital Finance and Deutsche Bank.
Wolff emails Epstein about Steve Bannon's possible break with Trump, a claim that 60 Minutes producer Ira Rosen says Bannon is owed millions, and a flippant Weinstein reference.
Wolff emails Epstein referencing a three-hour meeting with Steve Bannon (who predicted Trump wouldn't last to midterms) and a meeting with attorney Brad Karp.
Wolff and Epstein exchange emails speculating about Trump possibly hiring Alan Dershowitz.
Wolff emails Ken Starr (cc Jeffrey Epstein) seeking 'counsel and background' on legal cases against Trump and offering an off-the-record conversation.
Matthew Hiltzik emails Wolff (cc Epstein and Ruemmler) in a strategy discussion about framing Epstein's plea deal to implicate Acosta and reference Ken Starr.
Epstein emails Wolff with details of the Jill Harth allegation against Trump (1993 Mar-a-Lago incident and 1997 lawsuit).
Epstein emails Wolff a link to a Scottish Sun article about Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, and Donald Trump.
Email exchange between Wolff and Epstein about alleged Trump-Epstein-Rybolovlev Palm Beach house transaction, including $41M bid via Trump Properties LLC, Deutsche Bank financing, and sale to Rybolovlev for $96M.
Steve Bannon emails Wolff with Epstein cc'd about the Hillman Prize for the Miami Herald's investigation of Acosta's sweetheart deal with Epstein.
Wolff emails Epstein's account suggesting Trump's Wharton classmates should be interviewed and that 'Deutsche Bank papers' are 'very bad.'
Nicholas Ribis emails Epstein referencing Mueller's forthcoming statement and Wolff's new book's reference to a draft indictment.
Exchange of emails between Wolff and Epstein discussing a $1M/month payment request, a house purchased out of bankruptcy as a stalking-horse bid, a prosecution for erotic massage, and speculation about Trump-MBS financial relationship involving a $450M painting sale.
At a Glance
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1 source for document mentions
Epstein Emails Denying Clinton Island Visit (January 2015)
2015-01-09
“In January 2015, following Virginia Giuffre's public allegations, Jeffrey Epstein emailed NYT report”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (163)
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is it a coincidence that the russian that bought the house in palm beach and knows all , is the same guy that sold a painting last year to mbs for 45
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So MBS was paying him off? Why? Ideas?
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maybe as a favor to trump. in exchange for yemen and iran support. . smells doesnt it?
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____________________ the story teller , crafted much of it out of whole cloth. . part of her story, is that she was at multiple orgies with clinton an
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Is Clinton willing to say he was not there? Btw, I've just filed a column for USA Today for Monday explaining how Dershowitz and Andrew allegations we
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Can you talk at noon? Probably need about 30 minutes. What is best number?
Patterson
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
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I think it's a useful point, potentially a powerful one. But I don't think anything is going to get attention now. I would look for some reporter to d
Re: Announcing the 2019 Hillman Prize winners
Another big prize for Miami Herald.
Trump
NYT called me about you and Trump. Also, Hillary campaign digging deeply. Again, you should consider preempting.
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Schedule (32)
2012-02-16 to 2018-09-25 · 13 entries verified across multiple documents
Breakfast with Michael Wolff
Breakfast w/Michael Wolff
Breakfast with Michael Wolff
Quant meetings organized by Todd Meister
QUANT MEETINGS organized by Todd Meister
Michael Wolff Party in honor of Ed Epstein book: The Annals of Unsolved Crime
38 East First Street
Breakfast with Michael Wolff
TEA w/Michael Wolff
Tea with Michael Wolff
Breakfast w/Michael Wolff
Breakfast with Michael Wolff
Breakfast w/Michael Wolff
Breakfast with Michael Wolff
Dinner w/Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tim Zagat, Nina Zagat, Bobby Slayton, David Brenner (MAYBE- David is not feeling well), Nick Pritzker; Nick's friend Craig Robins, Kara, Martin Nowak, Jes Staley, Leon Botstein, Michael Wolff, Richard Wurman
Ristorante Marini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner with multiple guests at Ristorante Morini
Ristorante Morini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner at Ristorante Marini
Ristorante Marini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner with multiple guests
Ristorante Morini, 1167 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Dinner at Ristorante Morini
Ristorante Morini
Appointment with Michael Wolff
Breakfast with Michael Wolff
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