Sen. Bill Cassidy said President Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions would shame former President Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
01Summary
- 01Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) criticised President Trump for waiving sanctions on Russia.
- 02Trump signed a tough Russia sanctions package into law less than a month ago.
- 03Cassidy said Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham would be 'ashamed' of the action.
- 04The waiver was issued on Friday, according to Cassidy.
02Why it matters
This matters because it highlights a deepening rift within the Republican Party over US policy toward Russia, and raises questions about the administration's commitment to enforcing its own sanctions.
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