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Sen. Darline Graham breaks with Trump over Russia sanctions waiver
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Summary
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), who holds the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham, said Saturday she would prefer sanctions pressure on Russia remain, after Trump waived sanctions under the Graham Act her brother championed. She said she looks forward to talking to Trump. Other Republicans and Democrats had already criticized the move; Rep. Thomas Massie praised it. Zelensky called the waiver unfortunate, saying it would encourage Russia, while Trump told Congress the pause served the national interest.
Left-leaning
- Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlashAxios · Oct 17, 3:18 PM
- Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother ChampionedNew York Times · Oct 17, 8:19 PM
Center
- Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘I look forward to talking to him’The Hill · Oct 17, 8:18 PM
- Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on holdAssociated Press via NPR · Oct 17, 10:25 AM
Right-leaning
- Massie offers rare praise for Trump on waiving Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctionsWashington Examiner · Oct 17, 2:32 PM