Senator Darline Graham, who succeeded her late brother Lindsey, has mildly criticised President Trump for exempting Russia from sanctions that her brother had championed.
01Summary
- 01Senator Darline Graham was appointed to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
- 02She broke with President Trump over his decision to exempt Russia from sanctions legislation.
- 03The sanctions law had been championed by her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
- 04Her criticism was described as gentle, not a full confrontation.
- 05The story is based on a New York Times report.
02Why it matters
This matters as it highlights a rare Republican dissent on Russia policy, and underscores the personal and political dynamics in a Senate seat held by a prominent Trump ally.
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