A former president has publicly distanced himself from two key campaign advisers following reports that they spent the weekend advising a pro-Russia regional government in the Balkans. The claims have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest, with the former president insisting on social media that the individuals involved do not work for his campaign beyond consulting roles. The statements come amid scrutiny over their involvement with foreign political efforts. Full details on the allegations and the advisers’ responses remain unclear.
President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika SrpskaDonald 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”. Continue reading...
