The Intelligence from The Economist Guilt and association: Paul Manafort
Mar 7, 2019
John Fassman, Washington correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on Paul Manafort's legal troubles, detailing his defiance during Robert Mueller's investigation and the consequences of his financial crimes. Edward McBride, Asia editor, discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism in India amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions, especially as these dynamics play into Modi's re-election bid. They also touch on the struggles of North Korean refugees navigating illicit money transfers to support families back home.
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Manafort's Fall and Trump Campaign
- Paul Manafort, once influential in Washington, had a lavish lifestyle funded by laundered money.
- He offered to work for Trump's campaign for free after his income from foreign lobbying dried up.
Shocking Revelations
- Manafort's conviction, though not directly related to collusion, reveals shocking information.
- He shared information with someone suspected of being a Russian intelligence agent.
Trump's Contrasting Reactions
- Trump's reactions to Manafort and Cohen highlight a peculiar dynamic.
- He praises Manafort's silence while criticizing Cohen's cooperation with investigators.
