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David Corn is the Washington bureau chief of Mother Jones.

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Statements by David Corn

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David Corn

Role at the time: Washington bureau chief of Mother Jones and author

Condemned

Statement summary

David Corn criticizes Republican lawmakers for failing to confront Trump over sanctions relief for Russia.

“In my mind, there's not a Republican in Congress who deserves to be reelected because of the fecklessness in which they have managed this very thing.”
Watch the original video (opens in a new tab)Corn condemns Republicans' response to Trump's sanctions relief18:50
Why we used this label

Just before the quote, Corn says Trump waived the sanctions and has tried to weaken every sanction imposed on Putin, and asks whether anyone has really come down hard on him. He then says no Republican in Congress deserves reelection because of their fecklessness in handling it.

Read statementTrump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions

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Case

Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions

Relationship to this case: Speaker

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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