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Michael Wolff, the journalist and author of Fire and Fury, had an extensive documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — appearing on flight manifests, exchanging strategic emails about Donald Trump, and recording approximately 100 hours of interviews with Epstein over roughly 30 sessions.
Wolff appears in flight manifests from 2002 and 2007, indicating he traveled on Epstein's aircraft on multiple occasions. He is most prominently featured in House Oversight email releases, including a 2015 exchange where he and Epstein discussed how to handle CNN questions about Trump's relationship with Epstein, and a 2019 email where Epstein told Wolff that Trump 'knew about the girls.' Several documents also reference Wolff indirectly through Steve Bannon's comments about the book Fire and Fury. Note: Some mentions in these files refer to a different person — Michael Wolf (one 'f'), CEO of Activate and former President of MTV Networks — who appears on Epstein's contact or guest lists, and property records reference a 'Babbette Wolff' who appears unrelated.
Key Highlights
- •Appeared on Epstein flight manifests in February 2002 and February 2007, indicating direct travel on Epstein's aircraft
- •Exchanged emails with Epstein in 2015 strategizing about Trump's CNN appearance and Epstein's potential 'PR and political currency' — raising journalism ethics questions about advising a source
- •Received Epstein's 2019 claim that Trump 'knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop' — one of the most widely reported Epstein document revelations
- •Recorded approximately 100 hours of interviews with Epstein across roughly 30 sessions, initially for a potential biography, portions of which have been publicly released
- •Some document mentions refer to a different individual — Michael Wolf (no double 'f'), a business executive — who appeared on Epstein's contact lists
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4 EFTA02287378 On May 28, 2019, at 12:29 PM, Michael Wolff wrote Should have one by 3:30. Should I let you know then? On Tue, May 28, 2019 HI Michael...checking in...Jeffrey is itching to get his hands on your book! Any word? On May 27, 2019, at 2:46 I'm supposed to get books tomorrow. Will let
pages them fed ex for morning delivery tomorrow to PB and provide me the tracking number. Thx! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Wolff Da To: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein 3:30 is good. Who is coming for it? Need high security! 57 W9 St. 9178259659 On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 12:32 PM
178259659 On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 12:32 PM wrote: that would be tremendous! thanks EFTA_R1_01115104 EFTA02287378 On May 28, 2019, at 12:29 PM, Michael Wolff wrote Should have one by 3:30. Should I let you know then? On Tue, May 28, 2019 HI Michael...checking in...Jeffrey is itching to get his hands o
EFTA02237772.pdf
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e? On Mar 4, 2018, at 10:12 AM, Michael Wolff wrote: Earliest would be 12:30. Or could do it at 8:30. On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 10:11 AM wrote: Hi Michael, could you see JE tomorrow at 11:45am? On Mar 4, 2018, at 9:56 AM, Michael Wolff •c ' wrote: tomorrow lunch-ish or after would be best, but could
stein 8:30am Breakfast would be fantastic! He has 3 pp coming at 1pm tomorrow already...Can we confirm 8:30am please? On Mar 4, 2018, at 10:12 AM, Michael Wolff wrote: Earliest would be 12:30. Or could do it at 8:30. On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 10:11 AM wrote: Hi Michael, could you see JE tomorrow at 11:45am?
To: Michael Welft From: Sent Sun 3/4/2018 3:13:34 PM Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein 8:30am Breakfast would be fantastic! He has 3 pp coming at 1pm tomorrow already..
EFTA00395213.pdf
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loor. TAKE YOUR ID WITH YOU! 4:00pm Appt w/David Kratz at the IVY Academy ofArt (111 Franklin St, 212 842 5959) 6:30pm Appt w/Michael Rabin WHERE?? Michael will get hack to Me On Feb 21, 2013, at 8:12 AM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: EFTA00395213 tomorw? scheudle? On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Lesley G
13 tomorw? scheudle? On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: 10:30 interview a friend) 11-1:00 quant meetings (Steve Hanson, Michael Wolff, Felicia Taylor, Nicole Junkermann to sit in. Sue organize snacks for 6) 1:30 TENTATIVE call with Larry Summers 1:30-4:30 Botstein rehearsal (take
d) 11-1:00 quant meetings (Steve Hanson, Michael Wolff, Felicia Taylor, Nicole Junkermann to sit in. Sue
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EFTA02720543.pdf
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d) 11-1:00 quant meetings (Steve Hanson, Michael Wolff; Felicia Taylor, Nicole Junkermann to sit in. Su
TAKE YOUR ID WITH YOU! (-► 4:00pm Appt w/David Kratz at the NY Academy of Art (111 Franklin St, 212 842 5959) 6:30pm Appt w/Michael Rabin WHERE?? Michael will get back to me On Feb 21, 2013, at 8:12 AM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: EFTA_R1_02204019 EFTA02720543 tomorw? scheudle? On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at
? scheudle? On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:42 AM, Lesley Groff •=1 > wrote: 10:30 interview Lena (Sarah's friend) 11-1:00 quant meetings (Steve Hanson, Michael Wolff; Felicia Taylor, Nicole Junkermann to sit in. Sue organize snacks for 6) 1:30 TENTATIVE call with Larry Summers 1:304:30 Botstein rehearsal (take
EFTA02269540.pdf
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To: From: Michael Wolff Sent Fri 1/4/2019 2:29:20 PM Subject Re: Jeffr
ichael Wolff < wrote: Wednesday lunch won't work for me. I could do breakfast, or later in the day tho. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 9:14 AM wrote: HI Michael...I am starting to think Wed. Jan. 9th would be a better date to pencil in lunch...might you be available next Wed? Just don't want to screw up you
To: From: Michael Wolff Sent Fri 1/4/2019 2:29:20 PM Subject Re: Jeffrey Epstein Sounds good. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 9:28 AM wrote: Ok, lets pencil in 5pm tea? On Ja
EFTA00399993.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein- tomorrow please? Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:49:08 +0000 ok sounds good. thanks On Dec 10, 2012, at 9:44 AM, Michael W
-3:30 > On Dec 10, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Michael Wolff wrote: >> No, I have a 12:30 lunch. >> On Dec 10, 2012, at 9:36 AM, Lesley Groff wrote: >> >> Michael, Jeffrey is asking if you could please come at 11:30 instead of ll...still work ok with your schedule? >> >> >> On Dec 10, 2012, at 8:19 AM, Mich
From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein- tomorrow please? D
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EFTA00328607.pdf
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From: Michael Wolff < To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:18:02 +0000 yup. great. On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Lesley Groff
From: Michael Wolff < To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstei
Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:18:02 +0000 yup. great. On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Morning Michael. Reconfirming you will come see Jeffrey today at 2pm! Thanks so much, lesley Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2016, at 2:16 PM, Michael Wolff < wrot
EFTA00364534.pdf
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10, 2014, at 2:53 PM, Julie Hindmarch < > wrote: Thank you so much Lesley. Julie On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Lesley Groff > wrote: Julie, Michael Wolffs cell phone number is: On Feb 10, 2014, at 2:05 PM, Julie Hindmarch < > wrote: Thank you Lesley. Julie On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM, Lesley Gr
r voicemail regarding a phone number for Michael Wolff...I am looking in to it for you...As for the emai
now I did recieve your voicemail regarding a phone number for Michael Wolff...I am looking in to it for you...As for the email address you have for Michael, you are correct...it is the' ' address... I see you are calling me again, but I am on the line!! So sorty...let me know if you need me to call yo
EFTA00669467.pdf
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From: Michael Wolff To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Sub
From: Michael Wolff To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: fact-checking Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 17:11:50 +0000 Let's discuss. I'm just back in NYC
NYC from Brit election. You? Forwarded message From: Kern, Lauren Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Subject: fact-checking To: Michael Wolff Hi Michael, Apologies for the delay. I've gone through the piece again and I think we need independent verification of quotes and details from the following p
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EFTA00440637.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff Mina> To: Michael Wolff •t: > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: The, 13 De
From: Lesley Groff Mina> To: Michael Wolff •t: > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: The, 13 Dec 2016 18:42:07 +0000 Hi Michael...can we scoot your lunch with Jeffrey tomorrow to 12:00 noon plea
From: Lesley Groff Mina> To: Michael Wolff •t: > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: The, 13 Dec 2016 18:42:07 +0000 Hi Michael...can we scoot your lunch with Jeffrey tomorrow to 12:00 noon please? Lesley EFTA00440637
EFTA00865625.pdf
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From: Terje Rod-Larsen <I To: Michael Wolff <I CC: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:45:09 +0000 Dear Michael, Great seeing you yesterday! Would lun
From: Terje Rod-Larsen <I To: Michael Wolff <I CC: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:45:09 +0000 Dear Michael, Great seeing you yesterday! Would lunch on the 12th or 16th work for you? Best, Terje Sent from my iPhone On Mar 5, 2018, at 16:27, Michael Wol
From: Terje Rod-Larsen <I To: Michael Wolff <I CC: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subje
EFTA00419662.pdf
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, you could leave after your breakfast w/Michael Wolff and head to Brooklyn Heights to meet up with Davi
14, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Lesley Groff wrote: If you could make your 11 am conf. call from the car on Thursday, you could leave after your breakfast w/Michael Wolff and head to Brooklyn Heights to meet up with David Mitchell...and make your 12:30 dentist appt w/Kaplan. Please advise. FebruarylE, Thursday 9:00
Brooklyn Heights to meet up with David Mitchell...and make your 12:30 dentist appt w/Kaplan. Please advise. FebruarylE, Thursday 9:00 Breakfast w/Michael Wolff ell)( 10:00 TENTATIVE depart for Brooklyn Heights 11:00 Conference Call w/Joe Ackerman, Lilly Sanchez, Chris Knight and Darren (Dial In International
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EFTA00347451.pdf
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From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 21 May
From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 17:00:23 +0000 Michael. We are running a tad behind. Jeffrey asks you to come at 2;15 now. Ok?
From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 17:00:23 +0000 Michael. We are running a tad behind. Jeffrey asks you to come at 2;15 now. Ok?! Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2015, at 9:53 AM, Michael Wolff < > wrote:
EFTA00474324.pdf
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From: Michael Wolff <I To: Lesley Groff c; Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:31:48 +0000 7 or 8 min On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 12:27 PM Michael Wol
From: Michael Wolff <I To: Lesley Groff c; Subject: Re: Jeffrey Eps
nt from my iPhone On Jun 3, 2018, at 11:24 AM, Michael Wolff < > wrote: Yes! On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 8:15 AM Lesley Groff< > wrote: Good morning Michael. Reconfirming you will see Jeffrey for lunch today at 12:30pm. 9 East 71st Street between 5th And Madison. Q Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein
EFTA02507663.pdf
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at 12:03 PM, jeffrey E. =lt;jeevacation@=mail.com <mailto:[email protected]» wrote: be back on land around 4 On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Michael =olff < <mailto > wrote: Have you read? When's good to t=lk? please note The in=ormation contained in this communication is confidential, may b
nt: Sunday, March 29, 2015 8:58 PM To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Today... number? On Sun, Mar 29,
From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 8:58 PM To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Today... number? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 12:08 PM, Michael Wolff «mailto > wrote: In NYC or otherwise? Why don't we plan on talk=n
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EFTA00486086.pdf
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arren Indyke Cc: Kathy Ruemmler < >, Michael Wolff Bella Klein Please use below Dial in Details fo
rom the car. On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 6:19 AM Kathy Ruemmler wrote: 12 pm is good for me. > On Dec 3, 2018, at 5:59 AM, • wrote: > Hello Kathy, Michael, and Darren. Could we please set up a conference call today with Jefffrey? Might 12pm work for you? > Please let me know. > Thank you, > Assistan
Subject: Re: Conference Call today (Mon Dec 3) w/ Jeffrey Date: December 3, 2018 at 9:21:03 AM EST To: Darren Indyke Cc: Kathy Ruemmler < >, Michael Wolff Bella Klein Please use below Dial in Details for the 11:30am call today. Jeffrey will be the leader. Thank you! Toll-free dial-in number (U.S. and
EFTA02224927.pdf
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ct Re: Snacks today Super! Jeffrey now has Jabor coming at 12. I asked if he wanted lunch served but he has not responded yet. Boris is now 2pm and Michael is 2:30. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 21,2017, at 8:06 AM, dt > wrote: Yes, I can;) On Fri, Jul 21,2017 at 7:50 AM Lesley Groff wrote: We will n
today for Jeffrey's appts with Boris and Michael Wolff. Boris is currently scheduled for 12pm but we ar
:06 AM, dt > wrote: Yes, I can;) On Fri, Jul 21,2017 at 7:50 AM Lesley Groff wrote: We will need snacks today for Jeffrey's appts with Boris and Michael Wolff. Boris is currently scheduled for 12pm but we are trying to change to 2pm. Michael is currently at 2:30pm. Can one of you help out with this? Sent
EFTA00364335.pdf
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From: Michael Wolff < To: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri,
From: Michael Wolff < To: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:16:35 +0000 sounds great On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 5:23 PM, > wrote: Super! how abo
, 2014, at 3:16 PM, Michael Wolff < > wrote: Great. Yes. Anytime on Wed is probably best for me. On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 1:50 PM, > wrote: Hello Michael. Hope you are well and enjoying your summer. Jeffrey is hoping he could see you next week while he is in NY... are you around? JE will be here Tues,
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EFTA00720109.pdf
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From: Ian Osborne To: Michael Wolff Cc: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Sub
From: Ian Osborne To: Michael Wolff Cc: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Re: Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:19:44 +0000 Michael is right. Should Michael and I circulate an outline and then have a call later this week to discuss? In the interests of time we should aim to do so
From: Ian Osborne To: Michael Wolff Cc: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Re: Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:19:44 +0000 Michael is right. Should Michael and I circulate a
EFTA00406357.pdf
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stead?? :) please On Aug 21, 2012, at 8:05 AM, Michael Wolff wrote: > Absolutely. > On Aug 21, 2012, at 8:09 AM, Lesley Groff wrote: > • Morning Michael. Are you still good for 12:30 lunch today with Jeffrey? Hope you are well! Lesley > Sent from my iPhone EFTA00406357
From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:04:58 +0000 Excellent!! But can you make it 1pm instead?? :) please On Aug 21, 2012, at 8:0
From: Lesley Groff To: Michael Wolff Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2
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