Senior Republican senators have condemned President Trump's decision to exempt Russia from recently enacted sanctions, with one calling it 'beyond irresponsible'.
01Summary
- 01President Trump signed an executive order on Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia.
- 02The sanctions were part of a legislative package passed by Congress to pressure the Kremlin.
- 03Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) described the waiver as 'beyond irresponsible'.
- 04Several other GOP lawmakers have publicly criticised the move.
02Why it matters
This decision undermines Congress's bipartisan effort to hold Russia accountable, potentially weakening US deterrence against future aggression and affecting national security.
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