Paul Manafort, charged with overseeing Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C. campaign office, admitted late Tuesday the Manhattan businessman’s performance in the Republican primary “exceeded” his expectations.

“Today was a giant leap forward,” Manafort, a long-time GOP strategist told Fox News’ Sean Hannity, noting record turnout numbers by conservative voters.

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