Michael Wolff
Case Notes
Journalist and author listed in Epstein's black book
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Michael Wolff is a journalist and author who conducted extensive interviews with Jeffrey Epstein starting in 2017 while researching his book 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.' Wolff recorded approximately 100 hours of conversations with Epstein, during which Epstein discussed his relationship with Donald Trump. In 2025, Wolff publicly released portions of these recordings, including audio in which Epstein claimed to be Trump's 'closest friend' and made various claims about Trump's personal behavior. Wolff has stated he sent an email to Epstein in December 2015 warning him that CNN might ask Trump about their relationship during a Republican primary debate. The released materials have sparked significant controversy, with Trump's campaign attacking Wolff's credibility and Trump reportedly considering legal action against him. Wolff's role in the Epstein case is primarily as a documentarian and journalist who obtained and later publicized Epstein's own statements and recordings.
Determination Timeline
Document References (6)
Media Coverage (9)
The Epstein Conspiracy—It's Almost Real
Wolff analyzes the conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein and Trump that emerged on social media following the release of Epstein-related documents by the Depa…
Michael Wolff on MAGA's Revolt over Jeffrey Epstein
Michael Wolff discusses his recorded interviews with Jeffrey Epstein, estimating approximately 100 hours of interviews. The segment describes Epstein's relation…
Michael Wolff on Epstein and Trump and Trump's First Six Months
Michael Wolff discusses his recorded conversations with Jeffrey Epstein, which were conducted at Epstein's request for a possible book. The interview addresses …
Michael Wolff's Messy Attempt to Explain Why He Was Helping Epstein
Podcast episode analyzing Wolff's defense of his email exchanges with Epstein, examining his claims about journalistic methodology and the ethical tensions betw…
How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists and sources
Messages between Epstein and journalists Michael Wolff and Landon Thomas Jr. are frequently chummy, and in one case show Wolff giving Epstein advice on how to d…
PR 101 for Journalist Michael Wolff: Maybe Don't Coach a Predator
Emails show Wolff offering strategic media advice to Epstein on handling Trump, framing potential benefits if Trump lies and describing how Epstein could weapon…
'Let Him Hang Himself' | Question Everything
Coverage of journalists' reactions to the ethics of Wolff's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on the 'Let him hang himself' email exchange and broader…
I Know Why Epstein Refused to Expose Trump: Michael Wolff
Michael Wolff discusses his email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, including a December 15, 2015 email warning Epstein that CNN might ask Trump about their …
Listen To The Jeffrey Epstein Tapes: 'I Was Donald Trump's Closest Friend'
Explosive tapes recorded by author Michael Wolff show Epstein claiming Trump liked to sleep with his friends' wives and discussing intimate details. Wolff recor…
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