White House defends the Graham Act waiver
The White HouseWhite House statement attributed to spokesperson Taylor Rogers
The White House says enforcing the sanctions now would impede U.S. efforts to negotiate a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, and that Trump can still use the authorities at any time.
“Enforcing the sanctions provisions now would impede ongoing U.S. efforts”
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Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions
The White House says waiving the Graham Act's Russia measures preserves room for peace negotiations. Lawmakers from both parties and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say relief weakens pressure on Russia. Thomas Massie welcomes Trump's use of the authority Congress granted.
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Nicholas Kerr reports the waiver and direct responses from the White House and members of Congress. Some congressional remarks are quoted without their original posting times.
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The statement says Trump wants the war to end and that, as talks continue, the Act gives the President additional authorities to pursue a peaceful resolution.
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The sentence ends by naming the goal of a durable and comprehensive peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The statement adds that the President can use these authorities at any time on finding that doing so would advance national interests.
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The reference point is Trump's waiver of the Graham Act's Russia sanctions. The White House justifies the waiver by saying enforcement now would impede peace negotiations.
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