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The United States should have kept the Graham Act sanctions and tariffs on Russia in force.

A Friday executive order paused the sanctions law Trump signed in September, and Zelenskyy said Russia struck more than 15 Ukrainian energy sites the same day.

Trump waives Russia sanctions days before the Graham Act took effect Photo: PBS NewsHour
Kirill DmitrievDisputes
“The Trump administration’s suspension of the Graham Act is an important and truly historic moment,”
Russian presidential envoy for investment Breitbart News : source for Kirill Dmitriev, 2026-10-18
Darline GrahamSupports
“Personally, I would choose to keep the pressure on Russia,”
Appointed senator from South Carolina, Republican candidate USA Today : source for Darline Graham, 2026-10-18
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  5. Laura Loomer right-wing activist 17 quotes this week
  6. Tony Perkins Family Research Council President 17 quotes this week
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  8. Rand Paul committee chairman 14 quotes this week

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