Trump says political consultants Chris LaCivita and James Blair do not work for him directly
Trump clarifies the employment status of Chris LaCivita and James Blair, stating they are outside consultants and threatening immediate termination if any conflicts of interest arise with their other clients.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said Chris LaCivita and James Blair are outside consultants who do not work for him directly, adding that he will terminate them immediately if their work for other clients presents a conflict of interest.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “ Chris LaCivita and James Blair are outside consultants. They do not work for me, other than as outside consultants. They most likely have numerous clients, but for that, you would have to ask them. They are allowed to do work for others, just like all consultants in Washington, D.C. I do not have any idea who else they work for but will, on reflection, ask them and, if there’s a conflict, I will terminate them, immediately! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Trump” on October 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 8th message released today, and the last post was 47 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 21 of his 375 posts over the last 30 days classified as Uncategorized posts.
President Donald J. Trump clarified the employment status of political consultants Chris LaCivita and James Blair at WASHINGTON D.C.
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The post indicated that LaCivita and Blair likely have numerous clients, which Trump said is standard practice for consultants in Washington, D.C. Trump added that he plans to review their client lists to ensure no conflicts exist.
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