President Trump announced on Wednesday that he intends to terminate the employment of outside consultants Chris LaCivita and James Blair if it is determined that their private consulting work conflicts with their duties to the White House. The statement comes in response to recent reports detailing the consultants' involvement in international political advising.

According to reports, LaCivita and Blair allegedly received hundreds of thousands of dollars for their work in the Balkans, where they provided strategic advice to a political party described as pro-Russian. The nature of this international work has raised questions regarding potential conflicts of interest for individuals closely tied to the Trump administration's operations.

Trump has sought to distance himself from these specific consulting activities, emphasizing that he expects his team to adhere to strict ethical standards regarding outside business interests. While the President’s statement sets a clear boundary for future employment, it remains unclear what specific criteria will be used to define a "conflict" or how an internal investigation into their past activities will be conducted. The consultants have not yet issued a detailed public response regarding the specific nature of their Balkan contracts or how they intend to reconcile these roles with their White House responsibilities.