Republicans push back on Trump’s softening stance on Russia and Ukraine
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GOP lawmakers threaten to withhold support for Trump’s agenda after he paused sanctions and agreed to buy Russian diesel.
The Guardian reports that a handful of Republican lawmakers have condemned Donald Trump’s recent moves to ease pressure on Russia, including pausing sanctions and agreeing to import Russian diesel, and have threatened to withhold support for his legislative priorities. [1]
Outgoing Nebraska congressman Don Bacon called the actions “absolutely disgraceful” and said Trump’s leverage in Congress is “shot.” Senators Darline Graham and Bill Cassidy, along with former senator Mitt Romney, also voiced opposition. [1]
Trump has suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should step down and accused him of not wanting to end the war. Zelenskyy said he believes Trump is pushing Ukraine to capitulate. [1]
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- Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
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