Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government
Donald Trump has distanced himself from two campaign advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, following reports that they provided consulting services to a pro-Russia government in Republika Srpska. Trump stated he was unaware of their outside work and threatened to terminate them if a conflict of interest is found.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the scrutiny surrounding the outside business interests of political consultants and their potential impact on a presidential campaign's image.
Trump at a White House event last month. Trump at a White House event last month. Donald Trump Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika Srpska
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump distanced himself from two top advisers on Wednesday, claiming he did not have “any idea who else they work for”, after it was reported they spent the weekend assisting a pro-Russia government in the Balkans.
On Truth Social, Trump wrote that Chris LaCivita , the co-manager of his 2024 presidential campaign, and James Blair, a campaign adviser and White House deputy chief of staff on leave of absence, “are outside consultants” and “do not work for me other than as outside consultants”.
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