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Trump distances himself from advisors working for Republika Srpska
Donald Trump has publicly distanced himself from political advisors Chris LaCivita and James Blair following reports that they provided advisory services to the government of Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to reporting by The New York Times, the two operatives were engaged through a Washington-based law firm to provide counsel on matters including the electoral process ahead of recent elections.
LaCivita and Blair reportedly received hundreds of thousands of dollars each for their services. Trump addressed the situation on Truth Social, characterizing them as external consultants rather than official employees and noting that they are permitted to work for multiple clients. He stated that he would investigate their other engagements and would immediately terminate cooperation if any conflict of interest is discovered.
Separate reports indicate that the Republika Srpska government has paid over 4 million dollars to various lobbyists and political operatives connected to Trump since early last year. Additionally, discussions have emerged regarding the lifting of sanctions on Milorad Dodik and the involvement of companies like AAFS Infrastructure & Energy LLC in regional energy projects.
Entities
AAFS Infrastructure & Energy · Chris LaCivita · Christian Schmidt · DCI Group AZ, LLC · Donald Trump · James Blair · Milorad Dodik · Republika Srpska
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] U.S. Democrats allege the removal of sanctions is connected to the 1.7 billion dollar South Interconnection pipeline project. tuzlanski.ba · www.dnevno.hr · nap.ba · istraga.ba · www.index.hr · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Milorad Dodik publicly thanked Donald Trump following his election victory. nap.ba · istraga.ba · www.dnevno.hr · www.telegram.hr · www.index.hr · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Republika Srpska government hired the U.S. agency DCI Group AZ, LLC for a 750,000 dollar contract. pogled.ba
- [● 7 SOURCES] Trump political operatives James Blair and Chris LaCivita received hundreds of thousands of dollars for advisory work in Republika Srpska. etv.me · www.vijesti.ba · www.telegram.hr
- [● 8 SOURCES] The South Interconnection pipeline project is to be carried out by AAFS Infrastructure & Energy LLC. nap.ba · istraga.ba · www.dnevno.hr · tuzlanski.ba · www.index.hr · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Republika Srpska government has paid over 4 million dollars to lobbyists connected to Donald Trump since early last year. etv.me · www.vijesti.ba · beta.rs · nova.rs · trn.mk
- [● 6 SOURCES] A Trump administration official stated that lifting sanctions on Milorad Dodik was a pragmatic move to prevent Balkan catastrophes. tuzlanski.ba · www.dnevno.hr · nap.ba · istraga.ba
- [● 6 SOURCES] AAFS Infrastructure & Energy is owned and managed by Joseph Flynn and Jesse Binnall. nap.ba · istraga.ba · www.dnevno.hr · tuzlanski.ba · www.index.hr · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] James Blair and Chris LaCivita each received hundreds of thousands of dollars for their advisory work in Republika Srpska. bosnainfo.ba · etv.me · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 12 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated that Chris LaCivita and James Blair are external consultants and are permitted to work for other clients. bosnainfo.ba · depo.ba · www.aktuelno.me · www.danas.rs · face.ba · +5 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] James Blair and Chris LaCivita provided advisory services to the Republika Srpska government regarding the electoral process. bosnainfo.ba · etv.me · www.vijesti.ba · 6yka.com · beta.rs · +7 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] James Blair and Chris LaCivita each received hundreds of thousands of dollars for their work in Republika Srpska. bosnainfo.ba · etv.me · 6yka.com · beta.rs · depo.ba · +7 more