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President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

Trump personally signed the legislation just last month and his move came just two days before a deadline set in the law itself for its implementation. It drew shift condemnation from congressional Democrats.

Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the legislation had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against Ukraine.

Trump’s unexpected decision comes a week after he stunningly said the U.S. had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia to try to bring down global energy prices, despite that potentially hurting Ukraine in its war with Russia.

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[–] 11 points 3 hours ago

Unconstitutional exercise of executive power. Violation of the Separation of Powers. Usurpation of Congress...all of whom are spineless and won't do SHIT about it.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 hours ago

    national interest got reminded of a video of him and two underage girls in a hotel room in Moscow

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  • [–] 4 points 2 hours ago

    "Russiagate" was not a hoax

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  • [–] 5 points 3 hours ago

    For which nation?

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  • [–] 14 points 5 hours ago

    So Putin got more than just the diesel sales.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 hours ago

    This fucking guy.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 hours ago

    Flailing, disorganised, unpredictable. He's checked out and his administration is Oops! All Scheming Viziers

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  • [–] 7 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

    Until after midterms, no doubt.

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