Mother Jones: Mueller probe may spell trouble for Weber, who worked for ManafortBy Mother Jones. Published March 10, 2018. Updated March 10 at 9:23 am Vin Weber, a former member of the U.S. Congress from Minnesota, helped Paul Manafort work for Kremlin-packed Viktor Yanukovych, the ousted president of Ukraine. Photo by CourtesyMueller Probe May Spell Trouble for Top GOP Lobbying Firm That Worked With Paul Manafort