Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., on Trump waiving sanctions on Russia

Democratic Representative Don Beyer criticized President Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia, labeling the move as an appeasement strategy. Beyer is calling for Congress to revise the legislation that granted the president the authority to waive these sanctions.
Why it matters
The debate underscores legislative friction regarding foreign policy, specifically the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch on sanctions.
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia about President Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia.
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