Donald Trump ex-campaign chief Paul Manafort jailed over financial fraud

US President Donald Trump’s ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort has been given a 47-month jail sentence for fraud.

He was convicted last year of hiding millions of dollars of income earned by his political consulting in Ukraine.

Manafort is due to be sentenced in another case next week related to his illegal lobbying.

His sentencing marks a spectacular downfall for a high rolling republican political guru, who advised four US presidents, including Mr Trump and foreign leaders.