Manafort, Gates Plead Not Guilty in DC Court

The transcript discusses the legal proceedings against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, who have pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering. Their lawyer argues that the charges are exaggerated and unrelated to the Trump campaign. The defense claims that Manafort's offshore accounts are standard for international business and not for tax evasion. Both the White House and Manafort's team emphasize that the charges are unrelated to the 2016 campaign.

What argument is made regarding Manafort's offshore accounts?

What is the connection between Manafort's business activities and the Trump campaign according to his lawyer?