Democrats fume at Trump’s sanctions statement

Published August 2, 2017 6:55pm ET



Democrats in the House and Senate were left frustrated Wednesday after President Trump openly questioned the constitutionality of a new sanctions bill that he signed into law.

Trump signed the bill imposing sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea, but complained that it’s “flawed” and that portions of it that limit his ability to conduct foreign affairs the way he wants likely violate the Constitution.

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