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Tillis criticizes Trump advisers for work with Russia-aligned Bosnia group

Tillis criticizes Trump advisers for work with Russia-aligned Bosnia group

Summary

Senator Thom Tillis criticized two advisers working for President Donald Trump after it was reported they earned a significant amount of money advising a pro-Russian government group in Bosnia during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. Tillis, who helps observe NATO affairs in the Senate, said the group is a source of instability in the region.

Key Facts

  • Sen. Thom Tillis represents North Carolina and is retiring.
  • Two consultants advising President Trump reportedly made a large profit from work with a Bosnian group.
  • The group they advised is aligned with Russia and operates in Republika Srpska, a part of Bosnia.
  • This work took place during the 2022 U.S. midterm election cycle.
  • Tillis is co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group.
  • He described Republika Srpska as a “destabilizing force.”
  • The situation raises concerns about the advisers’ foreign ties during U.S. elections.
  • Senator Tillis publicly condemned the consultants’ involvement in this work.
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