Tad Devine Describes Paul Manafort's Ukraine Campaign

In a recent trial, Tad Devine, a Democratic political consultant who worked with Paul Manafort in Ukraine, took the stand to describe the extent of Manafort's involvement in the country's politics. According to Devine, Manafort used his own 30 bank accounts in three foreign countries to create sham loans and collect untaxed income, which he then spent on luxury goods.

Devine testified that Manafort made $60 million in Ukraine without reporting it to the federal government. He also described how Manafort led the campaign strategy in Ukraine, while Rick Gates handled day-to-day tasks such as arranging travel. The prosecutors questioned Devine for about an hour, with him stating that there were 'emails going on through the night' and that Paul worked harder than anyone else.

The testimony has sparked concerns that the defense plans to blame Manafort's alleged criminal financial enterprise on his former deputy, Rick Gates. Gates is expected to testify against Manafort in the coming days, which could potentially be a crucial moment in the trial.

Devine's testimony also highlighted Manafort's efforts to work with other Ukrainian politicians, including billionaire backer Rinat Akhmetov. He described how Manafort himself paid him by bank wires and other forms of payment for his work, as well as asking him to attend a speech by Akhmetov.

The case against Paul Manafort continues, with the second witness of the day, FBI agent Matthew Mikuska, now testifying. The trial is expected to continue for several days, with many questions still unanswered about Manafort's involvement in Ukraine and his alleged criminal activities.

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