Trump's midterm strategists draw scrutiny over Russia-aligned work
President Trump threatened Wednesday to fire two of his top political consultants if he finds a conflict, after reports that they advised a Russia-aligned government ahead of local elections there. Why it matters: Chris LaCivita and James Blair are leading Republicans' midterm election strategy, putting their foreign consulting work in tension with their prominent roles in Trump's political…
President Trump's top political advisors Chris LaCivita and James Blair are facing scrutiny after reports emerged that they provided strategic advice to a Russia-aligned government ahead of local elections. LaCivita and Blair, who serve as leading Republicans' midterm election strategists, are accused of drawing ties to foreign entities, which conflicts with their prominent roles in the Trump administration.
Trump himself threatened to fire the pair if he discovers any wrongdoing. A source close to the consultants claims their visit was routine, focused on election strategy and potential fraud prevention due to the new voting equipment mandated by the national election commission. Despite the controversy, both LaCivita and Blair maintain their innocence, emphasizing their commitment to President Trump and Republicans.
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