American President Donald Trump He said he could dismiss his two political advisers, Chris LaCivita i n James BlairIf their work outside the United States creates conflict of interest.
The statement came after it was reported that LaCive and Blair had travelled to Republika Srpska, an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where they had offered advisory services regarding the election process.
According to reports, both have been paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for their work. They have made the commitment through a legal firm in Washington, which was engaged by the Republika Srpska government.
Trump distanced from their activities by stressing that LaCive and Blair are External consultants and that they don't work for it as permanent staff. He also said he was unaware of all their clients.
However, the American president declared that he would consider any conflicts of interest. If such conflict is uncovered, Trump said he would take immediate measures against them.
The issue comes at an important time for the Trump administration, as the mid-term American elections in November are approaching. Blair and LaCivita have significant roles in political operations and efforts to support the republican candidates.
