Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump with then-campaign manager Paul Manafort and daughter Ivanka Trump at the Republican convention in July. (Rick Wilking/Reuters)Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is clearly building a case against Paul Manafort, President Trump's former top campaign aide. With that possibility looking increasingly real, the White House must figure out its Manafort strategy. And if the initial response to the latest Manafort news is any indication, the White House is preparing to fight Manafort head-on. Turning against Trump won't be without consequences, the White House seems to be saying.

Source: Washington Post September 21, 2017 15:33 UTC