Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government
Summary
President Donald Trump said he did not know about two of his top campaign advisers working for a pro-Russia government in the Balkans. He called them outside consultants and said he would ask about possible conflicts and might fire them if needed.Key Facts
- Two Trump advisers, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, were reported to have helped the Republika Srpska government in Bosnia and Herzegovina before elections.
- Trump said they work as outside consultants and he does not know who else they work for.
- LaCivita and Blair are connected to Maga Inc, a Super PAC that supports Republican candidates in the 2024 midterm elections.
- Both advisers have long histories with Trump and were praised by him on social media.
- LaCivita joined Trump’s 2024 campaign in 2022 and serves as co-campaign manager.
- Blair was part of Trump’s 2020 campaign, worked at the White House, and took a leave to help Maga Inc for midterms.
- Maga Inc controls large funds, with over $415 million cash available for election efforts as of August.
- Despite polls showing Democrats leading, Republicans have more money to spend on ads in competitive races.
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