Trump distances key aids scandal

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1. 7 Oct

   “Chris LaCivita and James Blair are outside consultants,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday.

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• 7 Oct Trump distances himself from close allies who advised pro-Russian government in EuropePresident Trump has distanced himself from political advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair, who were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to advise Republika Srpska’s pro-Russian government while midterm elections planning was underway in the U.S. In a Truth Social post, Trump declared they are “outside consultants” with clients he does not know but plans to investigate and terminate if conflicts arise. This…The Independent
• 7 Oct Trump distances himself from top political aides over lobbying work: ‘They do not work for me’President Donald Trump clarified on Truth Social that his political advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair are outside consultants rather than direct employees, addressing concerns raised by The New York Times about their previous work for a pro-Russian government in the Balkans. Trump said he would terminate them if their other clients create a conflict of interest. LaCivita and Blair continue to advise Trump’s…Washington Examiner
• 7 Oct Trump threatens to ‘terminate’ top campaign advisers after revelation of work for pro-Russia Bosnia partyPresident Trump threatened to fire his advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair after it was revealed they earned hundreds of thousands of dollars advising a pro-Russian political party in Bosnia. In response to criticism, Trump wrote on Truth Social that the two are outside consultants who could work for other clients without conflict, but he would terminate them if there is a conflict of interest. LaCivita and…New York Post
• 7 Oct Reasons for Hope. Reasons for Alarm.The article discusses both positive and negative aspects of the upcoming midterm elections under President Donald Trump's administration. On one hand, it highlights favorable polling numbers and Democratic momentum, suggesting that increased focus on Trump could benefit Democrats further. On the other hand, it notes potential divisions within the Republican Party, exemplified by Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision…The Bulwark

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