President Trump has indicated plans to sue the estates of authors Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein, claiming that recent revelations related to Epstein’s financial dealings absolve him of any wrongdoing.
“I haven’t seen it personally, but I’ve been told by some very influential people that this not only clears me but, you know, it turns the expectations of the radical left upside down,” Trump commented to reporters aboard Air Force One as he headed to Florida on Saturday night.
Trump accused Wolff, who wrote an unauthorized biography about him, of “colluding” with Epstein to undermine his political career. In his words, this was a clear attempt to harm him.
“We’re likely going to sue Mr. Wolff over this, and I think we’ll probably target Mr. Epstein’s estate too, though I’m not sure. But there will definitely be a lawsuit,” Trump asserted.
He insisted that Epstein was conspiring with Wolff and described the biographer as not being his ally.
Wolff’s name appeared in many of the documents released concerning Epstein last November. He seemed to have served as an unofficial adviser and spokesperson for Epstein prior to Trump’s election in 2016.
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Back in February 2016, Wolff remarked that Epstein could be the “bullet” that would end Trump’s campaign. “Yes, you could be Trump’s bullet,” he answered to an email from Epstein discussing how media scrutiny increased as Trump’s popularity grew.
In another email, Wolff hinted at the possibility of blackmailing Trump, cautioning Epstein that the presidential candidate might be questioned about their alleged connections during his campaign. “I’ve heard CNN is planning to ask President Trump about his relationship with you tonight, either on air or after,” he wrote to Epstein in December 2015.
“I suppose we should let him hang himself,” he added the following day.
“If you say he’s not on the plane or back home, that could provide you with some useful PR and political leverage. You might have the chance to expose him in a way that benefits you, or if you believe he really has a shot at winning, you could assist him and create some favor.”
When asked about the documents, Wolff stated he couldn’t recall the specific context. He characterized Epstein as an “invaluable source of information,” mentioning that he had been encouraging Epstein to disclose whatever he knew about Trump.
