MANAFORT GOES ON TRIAL.

1 COLLUSION NOT AT HEART OF CASE

It is the first trial stemming from charges brought by Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russia’s interference in the campaign. However, prosecutors have said they don’t intend to delve into questions about collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.

2 $30 MILLION IN OVERSEAS INCOME

The case focuses on how Paul Manafort handled the money he earned working as a consultant in Ukraine. The 32-count indictment charged Manafort with disguising more than $30 million in overseas income by moving it through offshore accounts, lying to banks and evading taxes.

3 RIGHT HAND MAN

His right hand man, Rick Gates, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and lying to the FBI. Gates, who also worked for the Trump campaign, is expected to testify against Manafort.

4 TRUMP CAMPAIGN QUESTIONS

The charges do not involve any allegations that the Trump campaign conspired with the Russians to tip the 2016 election. Nonetheless, the question of what, if anything, Manafort might know about that looms over the trial. Should Manafort decide to co-operate with prosecutors, Mueller’s team will probably quiz him on his role in the Trump campaign.

5 ‘HE DOESN’T KNOW ANYTHING’

Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s lawyer, sought to distance Manafort from the president on Monday, saying he “was not involved with intimate business relationships.” He told CNN: “He has no information incriminating of the president. I know that for a fact. They can squeeze him — he doesn’t know anything. He was with him for four months.”