Well, well, well, dear patriots. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the murky waters of foreign influence in our beloved nation’s corridors of power. It seems some familiar faces from the Trump era have been playing both sides of the fence, and we’re here to untangle this web of intrigue. Grab your coffee and settle in – this story’s got more twists than a pretzel factory!
Ukraine Connections: Conway and Manafort
In a surprising turn of events, former top Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway has registered as a foreign agent for Ukraine. According to National Security Division records, “Conway signed a $50,000 a month contract with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation as a consultant to lobby U.S. lawmakers in support of Ukraine and help organize meetings between ‘Ukrainian soldiers and veterans’ and ‘U.S. political leaders.'” This revelation comes as a stark contrast to her previous role in the Trump administration.
Meanwhile, Paul Manafort, another key figure from the Trump campaign, has also found himself in the spotlight for his Ukrainian connections. Manafort’s firm disclosed over $17 million in payments for work in Ukraine through a Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) filing. This work was primarily focused on ex-President Viktor Yanukovych’s Party of Regions from 2012 to 2014.
“Paul’s primary focus was always directed at domestic Ukrainian political campaign work, and that is reflected in today’s filing.” – Jason Maloni, Manafort spokesman
The Flynn Factor and Ongoing Investigations
Adding to the complexity of this situation, Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor, retroactively filed a disclosure for lobbying work benefiting Turkey. These revelations have placed both Manafort and Flynn at the center of the Justice Department’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Manafort’s spokesman noted that he began the registration process before the November 2016 election, emphasizing that his primary focus was on domestic Ukrainian political campaign work.
Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy
The involvement of these former advisors in foreign lobbying efforts raises questions about the potential influence on U.S. foreign policy decisions. Conway’s new role, in particular, comes at a time when U.S.-Ukraine relations are under intense scrutiny. Per the Daily Caller, “The U.S. has provided continuous aid to Ukraine since the start of the country’s war with Russia in February 2022, supplying approximately $175 billion in military and financial assistance.”
This situation underscores the complex interplay between domestic politics and international relations, highlighting the need for transparency and vigilance in monitoring foreign influences on our political system. As patriotic conservatives, it’s crucial to remain informed about these developments and their potential impact on America’s interests both at home and abroad.
Sources
- Former Trump Aide Manafort Registers as Foreign Agent for Ukraine Work
- Former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort Registers As A Foreign Agent
- Former Top Trump Adviser Registers As Foreign Agent For Ukraine
