GOP Senator: Reagan, Graham Would Be ‘Ashamed’ of Trump Waiving Russia Sanctions
Cassidy and other Republicans said the move weakens pressure on Vladimir Putin and could push Ukraine toward concessions.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key provisions of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, legislation he had signed into law last month to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the President seeks 60 days to assess the sanctions' economic impact, as the administration attempts to lower gasoline prices despite the Senate passing the measures 86-11 in August.
- North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis called the decision "beyond irresponsible," while Sen. Bill Cassidy said former President Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham would be "ashamed" of the waiver, arguing the move capitulates to a Russian dictator.
- Lawmakers also demanded investigations into reports of disrupted access to SpaceX's Starshield and intelligence sharing, with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick warning Congress will take "punitive budgetary action" if the administration fails to provide answers regarding these degradations.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the White House to "carefully consider the unintended consequences" of waiving sanctions, as critics insist congressional oversight is essential to protect Ukraine's ability to defend itself against ongoing Russian aggression.
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Negative reaction of Republicans to Russia policy promises Trump difficulties in Congress - media Trump's <p>actions to ease sanctions against Russia and pressure on Ukraine met with opposition from Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Lawmakers are threatening to revise his policies after the election</p>.
Rebelling GOP threatens Trump as he guts Putin sanctions he signed just a month ago
Republican lawmakers are growing frustrated with President Donald Trump after he paused new sanctions on Russia’s economy, sidelining a measure he signed into law just a month ago.Trump halted the sanctions by executive order Friday and set off growing GOP backlash, with lawmakers demanding answers about disruptions to Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service and U.S. intelligence warnings of incoming Russian missiles. Rep. Brian …
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