The Triumph of Kleptocracy
With Donald Trump’s pardon of Paul Manafort, kleptocracy has successfully waited out its enemies.
by Franklin Foer
Dec 23, 2020
3 minutes
Paul Manafort came of age in New Britain, Connecticut. His father, the garrulous mayor of that decaying factory town, taught him how to cobble together an electoral coalition, passing down the tricks of the trade that became the basis for the son’s lucrative career as a political consultant. But as the local hardware manufacturers fled to foreign shores, the Mafia moved into town. To hear the local papers tell the story—or
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days