The security concerns follow revelations that top Trump strategists James Blair and Chris LaCivita each accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars for election advice to Republika Srpska while directing Republican midterm strategies. Trump has distanced himself from the pair, stating they are independent contractors but adding that he would terminate them if their outside clients create a conflict of interest. These trips occurred during the final 28 days of the campaign, drawing criticism from Republican operatives who claim the aides profited from their presidential association.
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Bosnia Alerts US to Pro-Russia Lobbying Linked to GRU Intelligence
Geopolitics8 days ago
The government of Bosnia has issued a formal warning to the United States regarding the lobbying efforts of Republika Srpska, a pro-Russian autonomous entity within its borders. The alert coincides with reports that Katie Wiles, daughter of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, visited a shooting range owned by Željko Budimir, who has ties to Davor Savičić, a reported GRU colonel under UK sanctions for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The shooting facility was previously used by Russian operatives to train Moldovan militias to destabilize Moldova.
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