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Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash
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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.
Key facts
- 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
- Late Friday night, Trump issued an executive order waiving implementation of the Lindsey O
- Trump already faces a bipartisan effort to overturn his Russian diesel deal when Congress returns after the election
- For the record: The White House defended Trump's decision
Summary
Now he may have to deal with even broader outrage over sanctions Congress approved a month ago. Late Friday night, Trump issued an executive order waiving implementation of the Lindsey O. The act would have imposed broad sanctions not only on Russia, but on other countries buying its oil. "By giving the Russian economy life support, Trump's deal with the devil keeps getting dirtier," Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wrote.