Retiring Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) issued a public rebuke on Wednesday regarding reports that two consultants associated with former President Donald Trump accepted payment for advising the government of Republika Srpska. Republika Srpska is an autonomous entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina that has frequently been characterized by Western officials as a pro-Russian, separatist-leaning government.

Tillis, who serves as the co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, expressed significant concern regarding the nature of this consulting work. He explicitly described the Bosnian entity as a “destabilizing force” in the Balkans, suggesting that the involvement of Trump-aligned advisers in this region undermines broader U.S. foreign policy interests. The reports indicate that these consultants received substantial profits for their advisory services during the U.S. midterm election cycle.

While the report highlights the senator's criticism, it does not detail the specific nature of the advice provided by the consultants or the identity of the individuals involved beyond their general association with Trump. The situation underscores ongoing tensions regarding the intersection of private political consulting and international geopolitical interests, particularly concerning regions where Russian influence remains a point of contention for U.S. lawmakers. As of now, there has been no public response from the Trump campaign or the consultants mentioned in the report regarding the senator's accusations.