Paul Manafort discusses experience in solitary confinement

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared his experiences of spending several months in solitary confinement while facing federal charges. In an interview on the show 'Hang Out With Sean Hannity,' Manafort described the physical and emotional challenges he faced during this time, noting that his faith provided him with strength. He stated, 'It was a scary moment in my life because I didn't know physically how I'd be able to deal with this situation, and that's when my faith came into play and my belief in myself.' Manafort was convicted of eight counts in 2018 related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged Russian collusion, including bank and tax fraud, and was pardoned by President Trump in 2020. He described the conditions of his solitary confinement cell, which he referred to as having minimal comfort despite being labeled a 'VIP cell.' Manafort has consistently denied the allegations against him and has referred to the Russian collusion narrative as a 'witch hunt.'