Trump calls the waiver a very good decision for the country
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States
Trump told reporters the waiver was a very good decision for the country and the world, while saying his final decision had not yet been announced.
“It’s a very good decision, and it’s going to be a decision that’s good for the country, and I think good for the world because we’re really at a world stage”
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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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NBC News reports Trump's remarks to reporters about the waiver, Rubio's account of a 60-day review and responses from lawmakers, including Sen. Darline Graham at a campaign event.
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Asked by reporters why he waived the sanctions, Trump said many of them did not yet know what his decision was and that they would figure it out.
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NBC News reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Trump wants 60 days to analyze the measures' impact on the U.S. and global economy.
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The reference point is Trump's waiver of the Graham Act Russia measures. Trump defends his own waiver as good for the country and the world.
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