Trump’s ex-campaign manager faces claims of Russia ties

The White House is distancing itself from President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. This follows allegations that he secretly worked for a Russian billionaire to help advance the business interests of Vladimir Putin.

The White House is distancing itself from President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, Paul Manafort.

This follows allegations that he secretly worked for a Russian billionaire to help advance the business interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from Washington, DC.