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Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a Fox News interview on Sunday that he had informed the White House team that President Trump’s executive order last week exempting Russia from sanctions could have “unintended consequences.” He emphasized that “Putin cannot be trusted” and noted that Congress had passed the relevant legislation by an overwhelming majority just weeks earlier. The sanctions stem from bipartisan legislation, including the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which previously passed the Senate by a vote of 86–11. The legislation was designed to increase pressure on Russia. However, last Friday, Trump signed an executive order waiving most of its provisions, publicly explaining that the move was intended to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations and avoid pushing Russia away from the negotiating table. The decision was also linked to other considerations, including efforts to lower energy prices. The move has triggered significant bipartisan backlash, including criticism from Republican Senator Thom Tillis, Senator Ted Cruz, and Representative Don Bacon. They argue that the decision runs counter to congressional intent and could prolong the war rather than bring it to an end. Johnson’s remarks are being viewed as a rare public signal of dissent within the Republican Party. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6157672-johnson-warns-trump-russia-sanctions/

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