Trump Mulls Manafort Rehire Despite Security Concerns

Former President Donald Trump is considering rehiring Paul Manafort, previously labeled a 'grave counterintelligence threat,' for his 2024 campaign.

Donald Trump is contemplating bringing Paul Manafort back into his campaign team, despite Manafort's past as a disgraced political operator and national security threat.
Manafort was a central figure in the 2016 election interference investigation, having shared internal campaign information with a Russian intelligence officer.
The Senate Intelligence Committee's report described Manafort as a 'grave counterintelligence threat' due to his connections with Russian intelligence and oligarchs.
Manafort, who was pardoned by Trump after being convicted of multiple crimes, may play a role in the 2024 campaign, focusing on the Republican convention and fundraising.
Trump's loyalty to Manafort, who remained supportive despite his legal troubles, underscores the former president's disregard for the potential risks to national security.