Paul Manafort

Paul Manafort is an American political consultant and lobbyist, best known for his role as the campaign chairman for Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. His career spans several decades, where he worked with various politicians and foreign leaders. In 2018, he was convicted on charges related to financial crimes, including tax fraud and bank fraud, linked to his lobbying work in Ukraine. His legal issues are notable in the context of investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election, highlighting the intersection of politics, lobbying, and international relations.