James Blair and Chris LaCivita donated the full amount of their consulting fees from work in Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Trump Presidential Library this week. The move comes after President Donald Trump expressed displeasure over the pair's side project, distancing from the pair and floating the possibility of ending their roles in his political operation.

The donation, confirmed by multiple sources and reported first by the New York Post, involved six-figure sums exceeding $100,000 for each man. Blair posted on X that the contribution honored the president's legacy, while LaCivita described preserving Trump's story as an honor.

Trump reportedly reacted positively in private, appearing pleased and even braggadocious about the gesture. The library transfer has seemingly helped smooth over strains that arose earlier in October when reports detailed the advisers' trip to Republika Srpska.

The reports found Blair and LaCivita had traveled to the ethnically Serbian entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of regional elections. They provided counsel on voting issues through a Washington-based law firm retained by the Republika Srpska government. The work focused on matters such as election equipment and integrity rather than direct political strategy, according to those familiar with the arrangement.

Republika Srpska is led by Milorad Dodik, a figure with longstanding ties to Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Dodik's party secured victory in the October elections. The advisers' involvement drew scrutiny because of the region's pro-Russian orientation and questions about potential conflicts with their prominent roles at the MAGA Inc. super PAC.

Trump responded publicly at the time by distancing himself, noting the men served as outside consultants and warning he would terminate their involvement if any conflict emerged. The episode fueled discussions about their standing ahead of midterm election efforts, including the idea that Blair's leave of absence from the White House would prove permanent.

By redirecting the entire proceeds to the presidential library, Blair and LaCivita seemingly hoped to signal strong allegiance to Trump and his institutional priorities in hopes of avoiding expulsion from the president's orbit.

This incident highlights just how far some consultants, candidates, and other public figures will go to avoid Trump's wrath.

No official White House statement has addressed the donation directly, though the library continues to accept gifts from supporters. The precise total remains private, and the men may still face some tax obligations on the original income.