Whether or not POTUS Donnie approved the new the Russia sanction bill, which he states encroaches on a POTUS’s “Treaty Clause” abilities to negotiate with other countries, it was gonna be law with or without his signature because in the end the Senate has gotta approve any foreign deals- PB/TK
President Trump signs new Russia sanctions, questions whether bill interferes with foreign policy authority – By David Jackson/ Aug 2 2017
President Trump has signed a new package of sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, but issued a blistering statement insisting that the bill encroaches on the executive branch’s ability to conduct foreign policy.
“Since this bill was first introduced, I have expressed my concerns to Congress about the many ways it improperly encroaches on executive power, disadvantages American companies, and hurts the interests of our European allies,” Trump wrote in a statement as he signed the bill, which the Senate approved last week.
While Trump said his administration worked with Congress to make the bill better, he notes the legislation “remains seriously flawed – particularly because it encroaches on the executive branch’s authority to negotiate.”
The legislation, which overwhelmingly passed both houses of Congress, bars Trump from easing or waiving the penalties on Russia unless Congress agrees.
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