Discredited journalist Michael Wolff appears to have engaged in troubling behavior, as revealed by newly released emails showcasing his willingness to conspire with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The emails, which emerged from the House Oversight Committee, depict Wolff encouraging Epstein to use allegations regarding his ties to then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to undermine Trump’s campaign during the 2016 election.
In December 2015, Wolff alerted Epstein to potential inquiries CNN planned to direct at Trump concerning the candidate’s relationship with Epstein. He wrote, “I hear CNN planning to ask Trump tonight about his relationship with you.” This communication indicates awareness of the media’s potential leverage and a calculated move to exploit it.
The following day, Wolff suggested a strategy: “I think you should let him hang himself.” This statement reflects Wolff’s intent to encourage Epstein to use any denial by Trump as a leveraging point rather than to seek resolution or truth. He even proposed this approach could provide Epstein with “valuable PR and political currency.” It’s alarming to consider that a journalist would advise someone to trap a political figure for personal benefit, particularly when the figure in question holds a significant position in American society.
As the campaign progressed and Trump’s poll numbers began to climb, Wolff increased the pressure on Epstein, highlighting the urgency of their situation. He warned, “The more Trump looks real, or perish the thought, inevitable, the more reporters are going to focus on this.” The implication is clear: as Trump’s candidacy gained strength, Wolff believed the time was ripe for Epstein to assert influence by leveraging the alleged connections he had.
Wolff’s correspondence with Epstein suggests an insidious plan to alter the political landscape. In his emails, he pressed for a means to “preempt” inquiries from major news outlets. By February 2016, he wrote to Epstein, “Yeah, you’re the Trump bullet.” This language implies Wolff viewed Epstein as a tool — a weapon to be used against Trump.
The situation escalated just before the election as Wolff urged Epstein to act, claiming there was “an opportunity to come forward this week” that could evoke sympathy for Epstein and significantly damage Trump’s campaign. This was not merely idle chatter; it laid bare a conspiracy to impact the election process.
Following Trump’s victory, the relationship between Wolff and Epstein continued to muddle journalistic integrity. Wolff bragged in February 2017 about his lucrative deal for a book on Trump, excitedly sharing that he had enjoyed cooperation from the Trump team. Such admissions raise questions about the balance between objective reporting and authorial opportunism.
Trump himself has long condemned Wolff’s work, referring to “Fire and Fury” as “trash” filled with falsehoods. Despite this, Wolff’s sensationalist account sold millions, demonstrating a stark divide between journalistic responsibility and the allure of profit from scandalous narratives.
These emails paint a disturbing picture of a journalist operating outside the bounds of ethical reporting, engaging with a convicted sex offender in a conspiracy aimed at damaging a presidential candidate. This troubling alliance raises significant concerns about the integrity of the media and the lengths some individuals may go for financial gain and notoriety in the political arena. The fallout from these revelations continues to challenge the credibility of journalism and its role in democracy.
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