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Chris LaCivita and James Blair donate full Bosnian consulting fee to Trump presidential library
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump’s advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair donated their six-figure consulting fees from political work in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Trump’s presidential library, easing Trump's earlier displeasure over the side project.
- Trump had initially expressed anger after learning the pair advised an ethnically Serbian party led by Milorad Dodik, a figure friendly to Trump and Putin, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and neglect of Republican campaigns.
- Despite initial tension, Trump’s attitude softened, with Blair accompanying him to a recent campaign rally and their interactions described as businesslike and tactical by a White House official.
- Both advisers likely still owe income taxes on their consulting fees, which reportedly exceeded $100,000 each, and Trump indicated he would terminate them if any conflicts of interest were found.
- The controversy highlighted concerns about Trump’s top aides balancing foreign consulting work with their roles in the 2024 campaign and Republican election efforts.
