Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
Summary
President Trump has decided to waive new sanctions on Russia, which were set to start soon after Congress passed the law. This decision has caused criticism from members of both political parties, especially since the sanctions were meant to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Congress approved sanctions on Russia to target top officials and major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
- President Trump signed the law on September 18 but later waived the sanctions, saying it was in the U.S. national interest.
- The sanctions aimed to pressure Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, where civilian areas have been attacked.
- Some Republicans, including Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, criticized Trump’s waiver, saying it helps Russia and hurts U.S. interests.
- The president also recently eased other sanctions on Russia’s energy sector and arranged to buy diesel fuel from Russia.
- Experts say the diesel deal will not fix U.S. fuel supply problems caused by conflicts like the one in Iran.
- Senator Lindsey Graham, who helped pass the sanctions law before his death, was a strong supporter of the sanctions against Russia.
- Critics say waiving the sanctions could extend the war in Ukraine and that working with Putin is risky.
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