Angus King: “We need to think about reducing the debt itself, and certainly reducing the deficit.”

Instead of pursuing solutions that are consistent with America’s values, President Trump has decided to ease energy sanctions on Russia.

Adding insult to injury, today’s deal is a slap in the face to every member of Congress who voted for the Lindsay Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act just last month.

At the end of the day, this deal from the White House is an attempt to boost their short-term political prospects at the true cost of the American people.

Americans nationwide are struggling with the cost-of-living – from prices at the pump to the cost of essentials at the grocery story – mostly due to Trump’s unconstitutional war in Iran and his devastating tariffs on our long-standing…