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Paul Manafort opens up about 'scary' time spent in solitary confinement during Trump era
Paul Manafort recalled spending time in solitary confinement as a 'scary' experience during an interview about serving time in prison for his role in former President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman, has spoken publicly about a harrowing experience he had while being held by the FBI - spending several months in solitary confinement as part of his ongoing federal case. He described it as one of the most frightening periods of his life. During this time, Manafort faced limited access to food, water, and exercise, with only occasional interactions with prison staff allowed. His confinement was a stark contrast to his typical life as a high-profile campaign manager.
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