Paul Manafort is poised to rejoin Trump world (not anymore, it appears)

[essentialsaltes]

Paul Manafort, poised to rejoin Trump world, aided Chinese media deal​

With his freedom [after Trump pardoned him], Manafort hardly retired to a quiet home life. Instead, the longtime power broker — briefly brought low by the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election — reengaged in international consulting, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post and people familiar with his activities who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity.

Manafort has been assisting an effort to launch a Netflix-like mobile streaming and entertainment platform in China that, according to corporate documents, has the endorsement of the Chinese government. In an email to The Post, Manafort said he was “not involved with China” and has “had nothing to do with China, including Chinese businesses, government, individuals, or anything else,” but acknowledged that he “was asked to make introductions to U.S. studios and potential U.S. partners in the venture.”

[Other activities in Japan, South Korea, Guatemala...]

Advisers say Trump is determined to hire Manafort, likely handing him a substantial role at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, because he appreciates that his onetime campaign chairman has remained loyal to him even while serving in prison.

[After Trump pardoned Manafort...] The two later reconnected at one of Trump’s clubs and have stayed in touch since, according to a person familiar with their interactions.

Meanwhile, Manafort is moving closer to a significant role at the Republican National Convention, scheduled for July. He is expected to be involved in organizing the convention committees and helping to manage the party’s platform process, according to people familiar with the planning.

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Some forum history:

Trump's Terrible Day Sees Cohen Plead Guilty, Manafort Convicted​

Paul Manafort will enter a guilty plea in second trial​

Manafort lied to the FBI after the plea deal​

Unregistered (foreign) Russian agent, Manafort, gave Trump campaign polling data to Russia​

And from the "Wishful Thinking" files:

Pardon of Manafort Would Hurt The President​

 

[NxNW]

It sure seems like Trump has a habit of hiring criminals. I wonder why that is.

 

[Fantine]

What a red flag! (Add hammer and sickle.)
He certainly facilitated Russian election interference in 2016, and however no scruples the 2024 Trump campaign has been so far, it just got worse.

And they claim they want election integrity. Liars! Crooks!

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

It sure seems like Trump has a habit of hiring criminals. I wonder why that is.

Birds of a feather flock together.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Manafort will no longer take on Republican convention role​

Manafort had offered to work free on the Republican convention, meeting with officials in recent weeks about his role.

Manafort’s decision to step aside comes a day after The Washington Post reported that he had re-engaged in international consulting, including lending support to a media venture in China, after being pardoned by Trump for crimes related to money laundering and obstruction of justice.