Lawmakers Celebrate Trump’s Russia Sanctions
In a bold move that signals a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Russia will face crippling 100% secondary sanctions if Vladimir Putin doesn’t scale back his aggression in Ukraine within 50 days. The strong message came during a high-stakes meeting at the White House with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
“We are very unhappy with Russia,” Trump stated firmly. “If there’s no deal in 50 days, we will respond with very severe economic consequences.”
This warning from President Trump marks a sharp escalation—and it’s one that’s earning support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
🚨 Bipartisan Support Backs Trump’s Warning
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), long-time advocates for a tougher stance against Moscow, hailed Trump’s threat as a “game-changer.”
“The days of buying cheap Russian energy without consequences are over,” the senators declared. “This new approach—combining American-made weapons for Ukraine with tariffs on nations enabling Putin’s war—changes the game entirely.”
Their bipartisan legislation, already backed by more than 80 U.S. Senators, would authorize up to 500% tariffs on any country that purchases Russian oil, gas, or uranium while refusing to support Ukraine.
🇺🇸 America First: Trump’s Strategy to End the War
President Trump’s proposed secondary sanctions would target nations that continue doing business with Putin’s regime, hitting their economies hard.
“This gives President Trump a legal and political sledgehammer to bring this brutal war to a close,” the senators added. “It blends congressional authority with executive flexibility—making it rock-solid and ready for action.”
Trump, who once expressed hope for diplomacy with Putin, now says he’s had enough. Recalling a recent conversation with the Russian leader, Trump said:
“I tell the First Lady, ‘I just spoke with Vladimir today.’ And she says, ‘Oh really? Another Ukrainian city was just hit.’ We’re very unhappy. This has to stop.”
🔧 White House Clarifies: Sanctions, Not Just Tariffs
Following Trump’s strong statement, the White House clarified that he was referring specifically to “secondary sanctions”—a term used to describe penalties imposed on foreign nations doing business with targeted regimes.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reinforced the president’s options:
“Whether it’s tariffs or financial sanctions—President Trump is ready to use every tool in the toolbox.”
🔚 The Bottom Line
President Trump is once again showing strong leadership on the world stage—holding foreign aggressors accountable and putting America First. With bipartisan backing and a tough, legally sound approach, Trump’s plan could finally bring real consequences to Vladimir Putin’s war machine and restore America’s standing as a force for peace through strength.
