Former President Trump is distancing himself from key political advisers amid mounting scrutiny over their consulting work for a pro-Russian government in the Balkans. Reports have emerged detailing that advisers James Blair and Chris LaCivita provided assistance to Republika Srpska, a pro-Russia entity, prior to elections, leading Trump to consider their termination if conflicts of interest are confirmed. He publicly rebuked the aides for taking outside consulting work, emphasizing that they do not work for him anymore. The situation has sparked intense backlash within GOP circles as Trump navigates the fallout from the revelations and the impending midterm elections.