Trump's midterm strategists draw scrutiny over Russia-aligned work

President Trump has addressed reports that his outside consultants, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, performed political advisory work for the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats in Bosnia, a pro-Russian party led by Milorad Dodik. While Trump initially distanced himself by stating they are 'outside consultants,' he suggested he might terminate them if a conflict of interest is found. The reporting highlights that these advisers were working in Bosnia during the U.S. midterm election cycle, advising a leader who has faced U.S. sanctions in the past and maintains close ties to Vladimir Putin.

President Trump has addressed reports that his outside consultants, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, performed political advisory work for the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats in Bosnia, a pro-Russian party led by Milorad Dodik. While Trump initially distanced himself by stating they are 'outside consultants,' he suggested he might terminate them if a conflict of interest is found. The reporting highlights that these advisers were working in Bosnia during the U.S. midterm election cycle, advising a leader who has faced U.S. sanctions in the past and maintains close ties to Vladimir Putin.