Mr. Manafort, 75, was an adviser for Bob Dole’s presidential campaign in 1996 and managed the Republican convention that year.
He was brought on to Mr. Trump’s 2016 campaign in the spring as the candidate was facing an effort to deprive him of the delegates necessary to become the nominee at the convention.
Mr. Manafort’s involvement with Mr. Trump’s campaign was relatively short-lived.
Later, Mr. Manafort was ensnared in the investigation by Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, into ties between Mr. Trump’s campaign and Russian officials.
Mr. Trump praised him for not cooperating with the government investigation and pardoned Mr. Manafort at the end of his presidential term.
Persons:
Manafort, Bob Dole’s, Trump’s, Robert S, Mueller III, Trump, Mr
Organizations:
Republican, Trump, Washington Post, Republican Party
Locations:
Russian, Ukraine