Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver sparks Congress fury
President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia drew fierce criticism from members of Congress just days before the measures were set to take effect. Lawmakers from both parties lambasted the executive order, which followed Trump's recent announcement of a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at curbing high gas prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump cited national security concerns as justification for his decision, but Senate Republican John Cornyn expressed shock, recalling the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's advocacy for the sanctions. The bipartisan Russian Sanctions Act, praised by Graham, aims to impose steep tariffs on countries importing Russian oil and energy products, with the goal of halting Putin's war against Ukraine.
However, Congress is currently on recess until after Election Day, leaving its ability to challenge Trump's moves uncertain.
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