Republican backlash grows over Trump’s Russi...

Summary

• A Republican backlash is building in Washington after President Donald Trump waived Russia sanctions days before they were due to take effect.
• He voted against the bill, along with six other House Republicans, and he welcomed the waiver of what he called a “stupid law.”Why the Republican backlash may stay verbalIn his order, Trump cited national interests and told Congress that he had certified the waiver.
• She said the sanctions bill is one tool the president can use, and she would keep the pressure on Russia herself.

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A Republican backlash is building in Washington after President Donald Trump waived Russia sanctions days before they were due to take effect.

Lawmakers from both parties criticised the executive order, and several Republicans spoke out publicly, which Trump signed late on Friday. It waives most of the provisions in the Graham Act that target Moscow.

Congress passed the law by a wide margin to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. Trump signed it only a month ago.

Who is leading the Republican backlash

Senator Thom Tillis called the move “beyond irresponsible.” He asked what part of enforcing a law that passed 86-11 in the Senate the president and his advisers fail to grasp.

Tillis also said Trump should solve the Iran problem if he wants lower energy prices. Helping Vladimir Putin, in his words, is the wrong way to do it.