The Manafort sign guy's greatest hits

Throughout the Manafort trial, there was one constant: A mysterious protester, hovering just behind Manafort or his legal team, holding up a white sign with a brief, pungent message. Here are eight of his most memorable.

by The Week team

March 13, 2019

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June 15, 2018

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Police tape.

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shootings

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Patricia and Mark McCloskey.

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crime and punishment

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Signing ceremony.

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It's official

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President Biden and Vladimir Putin.

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womp womp

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An elephant.

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Critical Failure

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Nashville.

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The Supreme Court.

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Foiled again

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