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Trump Calls Advisers Outside Consultants, Eyes Nobel

“As we told you earlier, Trump is distancing himself from allies who did work overseas. New tonight, the New York Times has the wording!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on After the Bell
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At a glance

  • First reported by The New York Times: “Before Midterms, Trump Distances Himself From His Political Advisers’ Work Overseas”, with reporting from Washington Examiner.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:23 PM ET on After the Bell, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
  • Topics: Nobel Peace Prize, Trump.

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  • The New York TimesBefore Midterms, Trump Distances Himself From His Political Advisers’ Work Overseas
  • Washington ExaminerTrump’s closing pitch for Nobel Peace Prize: ‘I did things that nobody else has ever done’

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, Trump is distancing himself from allies who did work overseas. New tonight, the New York Times has the wording!

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Times says Trump wrote on social media that advisers James Blair and Chris LaCivita are just "outside consultants" for his political operation.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOutside consultants. I have been an outside consultant at three embassies, usually from the sidewalk, after being escorted out.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMidterms are coming, and everyone wants a bigger gap between desk and mess.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso, the Washington Examiner says Trump made his closing pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize, ahead of Friday's expected announcement.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe told them, quote, "I settled eight wars, another one is coming." That's confidence! That's a free sample at the county fair!

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLobbying for a peace prize in the middle of the Iran war is a bold strategy.

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The story so far

  1. Trump Calls Advisers Outside Consultants, Eyes Nobel (this story)
  2. Trump Says Nobel Snub Would Discredit Committee · Al Jazeera
  3. Nobel Peace Prize Year, Russian Strike, Navy Leak Case · The New York Times
  4. Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Navi Pillay · WSJ
  5. Israel Denounces Pillay Nobel Win as Weaponization · The New York Times

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