Politics
Trump reviews advisers after reports of election consulting work in Republika Srpska
The president pledged immediate termination if a conflict of interest is found regarding outside consulting work.
The short version
- President Donald Trump announced he is reviewing reports that top political advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair advised the government of Republika Srpska ahead of recent elections.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- The New York Times reported that both advisers traveled to the region to assist with voting-related issues and were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars each.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- Trump defended their right to take outside clients as political consultants, but stated he would terminate them immediately if an impermissible conflict of interest exists.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
Key facts
- Chris LaCivita and James Blair traveled to Republika Srpska to advise the government on voting matters ahead of its elections, according to reporting.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- Sources reported that both advisers were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars each for the consulting work.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- Donald Trump stated that he will examine the reports and terminate the advisers immediately if a conflict of interest is found.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- Trump stated on Truth Social that both men operate as outside consultants permitted to work for other clients.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Trump will determine that a conflict of interest exists and proceed with firing the advisers remains unresolved.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.