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First Report Saturday: Trump signs executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act.
Sunday: Executive order signed two days before sanctions took effect
DIFFERENT FOCUS
The Daily Beast emphasized Betrayal of Graham Legacy; The Daily Caller and Washington Examiner emphasized Energy Relief, National Interest.
LEFT FOCUS
- ▸The order was signed two days before the sanctions were set to take effect, framed as handing Putin a 'massive win.' — The Daily Beast
- ▸Graham's sister Darline, whom Trump backed to replace him, declined to criticize Trump for dismantling her brother's signature achievement. — The Daily Beast
RIGHT FOCUS
- ▸The order was characterized as easing burdens on Russian energy buyers and potentially lowering diesel prices. — The Daily Caller
- ▸The Daily Caller quoted the administration calling the move 'an important and truly historic moment.' — The Daily Caller
- ▸Trump justified the waiver by citing the 'national interests' of the United States. — Washington Examiner