Trump Advisers Hold Shadow Foreign Policy Meetings as Election Nears

Advisers to Donald Trump are engaging with foreign officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Meetings hosted by former Trump officials like Robert O'Brien and Mike Pompeo are raising questions about potential foreign policy under a future Trump administration. Meanwhile, Trump remains focused on his campaign, avoiding some international engagements.

Advisers to former President Donald Trump are holding unofficial meetings with foreign officials during the United Nations General Assembly, as U.S. allies seek insight into the potential shift in foreign policy if Trump wins the November 5 election.

The specific attendees and discussion points of these meetings remain unclear, but the events hosted by Robert O'Brien and Mike Pompeo have drawn significant attention. Both officials played key roles in Trump's previous administration.

While Trump's campaign refrains from commenting on these interactions, recent polls show a competitive race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump. Trump's advisers, meanwhile, are urging him to prioritize campaign efforts over international meetings in the critical days leading up to the election.

(With inputs from agencies.)