Washington| US President Donald Trump has come under criticism for his decision to exempt Russia from new sanctions. However, he has defended his decision, calling it in the interest of America and the world. Trump says that many people have not yet understood the real meaning of his decision. His move has been questioned by leaders of both the Republican and Democratic parties.
Trump said- My decision is in the interest of America and the world
Trump on Saturday evening miami While speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort, he said that many people are not yet fully aware of his decision. He said that with time everyone will come to know about it.
Trump said, “It’s a very good decision. It will be good for the country and I think it will be good for the world too, because we are on the global stage.” His statement comes amid increasing political criticism over the decision to exempt Russia from new US sanctions.
Republican leaders also raised questions on Trump’s decision
The decision to exempt Russia from sanctions was not only criticized by the opposition Democratic Party, but leaders of Trump’s own Republican Party have also expressed displeasure over it. South Carolina Republican Senator Darlene Graham said she was in favor of maintaining pressure on Russia to end the war and lower fuel prices. He said that he does not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia.
Darlene Graham also said that the Russia sanctions legislation was named after her late brother, Lindsey Graham. Lindsey Graham did a lot of work to push this bill forward. At the same time, Republican Senator Thom Tillis called Trump’s decision ‘irresponsible’ on social media. He raised the question why the President and his advisors are not understanding the need to implement the law passed by an overwhelming majority of 86-11 in the Senate.
Tillis said it was unacceptable to capitulate to Russia, which illegally invaded Ukraine. He also said that if Trump wants to lower energy prices, he should focus on rising prices due to the Iran war, and not on bailing out Putin. texas Republican Senator John Cornyn also expressed his displeasure over this decision, saying that Lindsey Graham would have been extremely disappointed by this move.
Democratic Party accused Congress of ignoring it
Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Trump of ignoring Congress. He said the president’s decision is helping Vladimir Putin continue his aggressive war. Warren appealed to her fellow lawmakers to take steps to reverse the decision.
Trump’s move to exempt Russia from sanctions
Trump signed an executive order on Friday exempting Russia from the new sanctions law. Last month, the US Congress passed this law related to sanctions on Russia and Iran with an overwhelming majority. It is also known as ‘Graham Act’.
The five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas are also exempted from 100 percent tariffs under the executive order. These include countries like India and China. According to the order, this exemption will remain in force until the President or the Foreign Minister, after consulting the Finance Minister and the Trade Representative, as necessary, considers further action appropriate. The period of exemption due to this provision will depend on further government decisions.
