Angus King: “I think we should take our obligation to meet the caps but to deal with the sequester, as the BCA contemplated in August…”

This so-called deal with Russia will do little for America and much for Vladimir Putin as he seeks to sustain his murderous campaign on Ukraine.

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.

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