Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government

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President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika Srpska Donald Trump distanced himself from two top advisers on Wednesday, claiming he did not have “any idea who else they work for”, after…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:31:37 UTC.

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