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President Donald Trump suspended sweeping new sanctions on Russia passed by Congress, citing U.S. national interests and ongoing peace negotiations. The decision immediately drew bipartisan backlash from lawmakers who called the move irresponsible. The administration defended the action by linking it to efforts involving global energy markets and negotiations.
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that President Trump suspended the new Russian sanctions passed under the Graham Act, citing national interests, which resulted in immediate bipartisan criticism.
Left-leaning outlets like Axios and NBC News emphasized the swift and sharp bipartisan condemnation from both parties, while right-leaning outlets like the Washington Examiner and the New York Post highlighted rare praise for the decision or framed the move as a strategic effort by officials to pressure the Kremlin. Center outlets such as Bloomberg and CNBC focused on the administrative announcement of the waiver alongside the political friction it created with Ukraine and domestic lawmakers.
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Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table
President Trump defended his decision to waive Russian sanctions on Sunday, writing in a Truth Social post that it keeps Moscow at the negotiating table amid backlash from both sides of the aisle over the decision. “My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the…
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Top Republicans and Democrats alike lined up Saturday to condemn President Trump's decision to waive recent sanctions on Russia, calling it "irresponsible" and "a deal with the devil." Why it matters: Trump already faces a bipartisan effort to overturn his Russian diesel deal when Congress returns after the election. Now he may have to deal with even…
President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effectDonald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest.In an…
President Donald Trump suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.
President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan backlash after exempting Russia from sweeping new sanctions. It comes after the president announced a deal with Russia to release Russian diesel into global market as the war with Iran drives up fuel prices – a top concern for voters in the midterm elections. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY.
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President Trump defended his decision to waive Russian sanctions on Sunday, writing in a Truth Social post that it keeps Moscow at the negotiating table amid backlash from both sides of the aisle over the decision. “My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the…
The move comes as the Trump administration pushes efforts to lower fuel prices, which have risen amid the U.S.'s war in Iran.
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions on Russia is drawing criticism from Republicans and Democrats while adding strain to the US relationship with Ukraine. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Mason explains how Trump’s push to lower…
Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Saturday issued rare approval of President Donald Trump, commending the White House for lifting sanctions on Russia. The White House waived the sanctions on Friday, after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) championed the penalties as a measure designed to support Ukraine in its war against Moscow. The sanctions relief…
President Trump's decision to temporarily suspend sanctions on Russian diesel deliveries is actually putting more pressure on the Kremlin, Energy Secretary Chris Wright wildly claimed Sunday.
‘They continue to gorge on Russian energy’
