Boom! Lobbyists directed by Manafort's firm in covert influence campaign register with US gov't

[MelissaB]

Lobbyists directed by Manafort's firm in covert influence campaign register with US gov't under foreign agents law.

Ted Bridis
AP's editor of Pulitzer-winning investigative team. Data, FOIA guy.

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[triron]

1. What are the implications?

[Phoenix61]

2. Just a guess but

I seem to recall reading that several FISA warrants were issued last summer to surveil team Trump. We know Carter Page got one. Maybe Manafort wasn't sure if there really were FISA warrants and now, knowing there was at least one, is trying to retroactively cover his ass.

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. So, is the implication?

That they are retroactively registering as foreign agents?

Is this move supposed to provide them with some kind of cover?

Implications, please!

[duncang]

4. Not sure of the implications

but flynn also applied for a retroactive foreign agent application.

[Qutzupalotl]

5. Flynn registered retroactively around the time he flipped.

Are Manafort's associates doing the same?

[herding cats]

6. My hypothesis is this is related to the Ukraine ledger report covered earlier by the AP.

I suspect there's a very real state of fear for all connected to Manafort. It appears Manafort is in a position for RICO Act charges if what the AP reported is correct.

As always, follow the money and you'll find those involved.