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Showing Original Post only (View all)Rachel is making a mistake IMO: Manafort, Trump, Stone go way back to 1980. [View all]
Manafort, Trump, Stone go way back to 1980 & Sater to 2002
Roger Stone founds a lobbying practice with Paul Manafort, who is a childhood friend. Trump becomes one of Stones first clients. In the 1980s, Trump hires Manafort as his lawyer on gambling and real-estate issues. By 1988, Stone is one of Trumps closest advisers. http://billmoyers.com/story/trump-russia-timeline/
1979
Roy Cohn Introduces Trump to Nixon Dirty Trickster Roger Stone
1980
Stone and Manafort Go Into Business
Roger Stone founds a lobbying practice with Paul Manafort; Trump becomes one of Stones first clients. In the 1980s, Trump hires Manafort as his lawyer on gambling and real estate issues. By 1988, Stone is one of Trumps closest advisers.
1984
Alleged Russian Mobster Buys Condos in Trump Tower
David Bogatin, a 38-year-old former Soviet Army pilot and Russian émigré who arrived in America seven years earlier with just $3 in his pocket, pays $6 million for five condominium units in a luxurious new Manhattan high-rise, Trump Tower. At the time, Russian mobsters were beginning to invest in high-end US real estate as a way to launder money from their criminal enterprises.
2000
Trump and Stone Explore Presidential Run
Roger Stone serves as chairman of Donald Trumps presidential exploratory advisory committee.
2002
Felix Sater Enters the Picture
Russian-born Felix Sater and his company Bayrock Group a Trump Tower tenant begin working with Trump on a series of real estate development deals, one of which becomes Trump SoHo.
MORE HERE:
A Timeline: Russia and President Trump
http://billmoyers.com/story/trump-russia-timeline/
FYI:
In 2006, the year he reportedly began working for Deripaska, Manafort bought a condo in Trump Tower for $3,675,000 through an LLC called John Hannah. John is Manaforts middle name, and Hannah is the middle name of that of his then-business partner, Rick Davis.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-aide-manafort-bought-new-york-homes-cash-n739796
In 2006, the year he reportedly began working for Deripaska, Manafort bought a condo in Trump Tower for $3,675,000 through an LLC called John Hannah. John is Manaforts middle name, and Hannah is the middle name of that of his then-business partner, Rick Davis.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-aide-manafort-bought-new-york-homes-cash-n739796
The Comprehensive Timeline Of Donald Trump's History With Russia | The Last Word | MSNBC
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Rachel is making a mistake IMO: Manafort, Trump, Stone go way back to 1980. [View all]
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
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In 2006, the year he reportedly began working for Deripaska, Manafort bought a condo in Trump Tower
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#1
The Dubious Friends of Donald Trump parts 1,2 & 3: The Russians, King of Diamonds, Billion$ Fraud
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#6
I think one KEY PERSON in this video just died of a heart attack! Russians have lots heart problems
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#7
Thnks! Malaise I recommend watching the 3 videos posted just above in order.
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#9
Deja DU: Who is Roger Stone, the Long-Time R Dirty-Trickster and Miami Mob Leader?
L. Coyote
Oct 2017
#11
More like a bunch of pro criminals dressed as clowns to rob the national treasury and
L. Coyote
Oct 2017
#14
I know so it changes the narrative Rachel is using as if Manafort appeared only during last year's
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#22
I emailed Rachel Maddow all of this just now! Send it to Rachel@msnbc.com
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#28
Thanks! I am going to take this as a movie recommendation! Much appreciated!
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#36
Manafort, Stone & Donald are koo-koo ka-ka in the brain. No apologies are forthcoming.
Madam45for2923
Oct 2017
#38