New York Times: Trump Scraps New Sanctions Against Russia, Overruling Advisers
WASHINGTON — President Trump rejected, for now at least, a fresh round of sanctions set to be imposed against Russia on Monday, a course change that underscored the schism between the president and his national security team.
The president’s ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki R. Haley, had announced on Sunday that the administration would place sanctions on Russian companies found to be assisting Syria’s chemical weapons program. The sanctions were listed on a menu of further government options after an American-led airstrike on Syria, retaliating against a suspected gas attack that killed dozens a week earlier.
But the White House contradicted her on Monday, saying that Mr. Trump had not approved additional measures.
“We are considering additional sanctions on Russia and a decision will be made in the near future,” Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said in a statement.
Speaking later with reporters aboard Air Force One as Mr. Trump headed to Florida, Ms. Sanders added that “the president has been clear that he’s going to be tough on Russia, but at the same time he’d still like to have a good relationship with them.”
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WNU Editor: One day sanctions .... the next day no sanctions. It makes you wonder what happened in those 24 hours.
More News On President Trump Putting A Hold On Additional Russia Sanctions
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White House Says It is 'Evaluating' New Sanctions Against Russia -- Wall Street Journal
Trump puts the brakes on new Russian sanctions, reversing Haley's announcement -- Washington Post
Trump administration delays new sanctions on Russia - official -- Reuters
White House backs away from Haley's pledge of new sanctions against Russia -- FOX News
Trump Won't Impose the Russia Sanctions His Administration Announced Yesterday -- Mother Jones
