Johnson warned White House of Russia sanctions waiver risks — SkimNews
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- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday he had warned the White House of "unintended consequences" stemming from the waiver of Russia sanctions
- President Trump signed an executive order last week waiving sanctions on Russia that were scheduled to take effect under a previously championed legislative package
Why it matters: Johnson — the highest-ranking congressional Republican — going on air with this disclosure signals daylight between the Speaker's office and the White House over Russia policy, a split that could complicate Trump's diplomatic posture toward Moscow and test GOP unity on a high-profile foreign-policy reversal.
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