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Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress

Graham said Trump approved his sanctions bill and argued that it would pressure countries buying Russian oil.

Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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The White House said President Trump supports Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill, but the measure still has not been taken up in Congress. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he may pursue a discharge petition to force a House vote.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator and sponsor of the Russia sanctions bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who supports the Russia sanctions bill

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Representative advocating for the sanctions bill and a possible discharge petition

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker involved in the question of which chamber should take up the bill

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader involved in the question of which chamber should take up the bill

ALSO MENTIONED  Jared Kushner, Participant in a proposal for ending the war in Ukraine; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan leader captured by U.S. forces; Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy involved in proposals to end the war; Vladimir Putin, Russian president whose government is the target of the proposed sanctions

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Trump Signals Support for Graham’s Russia Sanctions Bill

President Trump signaled support for a Russia sanctions bill promoted by Lindsey Graham, which would target countries buying Russian oil. Left-leaning outlets focus on Graham’s praise for Trump’s Venezuela operation and his support for intervention. Center outlets report Trump’s backing while explaining the bill’s potential effects, including steep tariffs and consequences for India. Right-leaning outlets cover both Graham’s rhetoric on Iran and the Russia bill as a means of economic pressure on Moscow.

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