Trump set to sign law on Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump will sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress’ permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.
Lawmakers are scheduled to consider the sanctions package as early as today, and the Bill could be sent to Trump before Congress breaks for the August recess.
The legislation is aimed at punishing Moscow for meddling in the presidential election and its military aggression in Ukraine and Syria.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the newly appointed White House press secretary, said the administration was supportive of being tough on Russia and “particularly putting these sanctions in place”.
“We support where the legislation is now, and will continue to work with the House and Senate to put those tough sanctions in place on Russia until the situation in Ukraine is fully resolved,” Sanders said on ABC’s This Week.