Sen. Graham on Trump Waiving Russia Sanctions: ‘I Look Forward to Talking to Him’
She said the waiver undercuts a sanctions law her late brother championed, as Trump’s move follows a temporary easing on Russian diesel.
- On Saturday, Sen. Darline Graham criticized President Donald Trump for exempting Russia from the sanctions law named after her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
- Signed in September, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targeted Russia's energy sector; Trump waived the sanctions without explanation after recently lifting restrictions on Russian diesel fuel.
- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina labeled Trump's move 'beyond irresponsible,' while Veterans For Responsible Leadership claimed Trump 'spits on her brother's grave.'
- Graham plans to raise the issue with Trump at a campaign rally in South Carolina next week, though she remains dependent on his backing to secure a full term.
- Democrat Annie Andrews hopes the controversy might make the South Carolina Senate race competitive, as activist Amy Siskind suggested the backlash could threaten Graham's campaign.
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Graham Weakly Rips Lifting Of Brother’s Sanctions
The New York Times reports: Senator Darline Graham, Republican of South Carolina, gingerly criticized President Trump on Saturday for exempting Russia from a sanctions law that was championed by and named after her late brother, Lindsey. “Personally, I would choose to put the pressure on Russia to end the war and get gas prices down,” … The post Graham Weakly Rips Lifting Of Brother’s Sanctions appeared first on Joe.My.God..
'Beyond pathetic': Darline Graham under fire after 'weak' defense of her dead brother
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) offered a mild objection to President Donald Trump’s decision to gut her late brother’s Russia sanctions law. Critics say that wasn’t nearly enough.Graham was appointed in July to finish the term of her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Trump has endorsed her to keep the seat. She talked about the waiver with South Carolina reporters on Saturday, a day after Trump put on hold the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctionin…
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wbap.comTrump Puts 500% Russia Tariff On Ice. What Is Behind The Move?
The White House defended President Donald Trump (R) on Saturday after he waived an additional 500% tariff on Russian goods and new sanctions, saying immediate enforcement would impede peace negotiations. Trump issued the executive order Friday under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he signed September 18. The order […]
The Republican Senator, Darlene Graham, opposed Trump because of the absolution against Russia.
Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘I look forward to talking to him’
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the country that were enacted through a bill Graham championed. Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions on Russian energy, passed under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The…
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