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Trump Distances Himself From Advisers' Overseas Consulting

President Donald Trump said on social media that political advisers James Blair and Chris LaCivita are "outside consultants" to his political operation, distancing himself from their overseas election consulting. The statement follows reports that the two worked for a Russia-linked government while involved in Trump's midterm political operation.

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Before Midterms, Trump Distances Himself From His Political Advisers’ Work Overseas

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Trump moves to distance himself from political advisers’ foreign consulting

The warning follows a report that Chris LaCivita and James Blair worked overseas providing election advice to a Russia-linked government while involved in Trump’s midterm political operation.

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Trump distances himself from his advisers’ work for a pro-Russian government.

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