(StraightShooterNews.com) – President Trump is putting America first by considering helping Russia by easing sanctions against the country that has only strengthened Putin while hurting American interests.
The White House has instructed the State and Treasury Departments to identify which sanctions could be lifted to facilitate peace negotiations and end the costly Ukraine conflict that has drained billions from American taxpayers.
For years, the United States has maintained a punitive sanctions regime against Russia that has done little to achieve American objectives while empowering China and driving Moscow away from Western influence.
President Trump is now looking to reshape this failed approach with a strategic reassessment of sanctions that could bring Russia to the negotiating table and potentially end the Ukraine conflict without further draining American resources.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s policy of unlimited support for Ukraine while imposing extreme sanctions on Russia has accomplished nothing except wasting American taxpayer dollars and pushing Russia closer to China.
Unlike his predecessor, President Trump understands that real diplomacy requires both carrots and sticks – not just endless punishment with no path forward for peace.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that Russia could see sanctions relief depending on its approach to negotiations, a marked departure from the Biden administration’s uncompromising stance.
This pragmatic approach reflects President Trump’s business acumen and understanding that creating incentives for negotiation is more effective than blindly punishing adversaries with no endgame in sight.
Even though globalists and war hawks may criticize any effort to normalize relations with Russia, President Trump’s focus remains clear – putting American interests first and ending costly foreign entanglements.
The sanctions review includes potential relief for specific Russian individuals and entities, including oligarchs who could play key roles in influencing Russian policy.
This targeted approach aims to create leverage rather than continuing with blanket punishments that have proven ineffective.
Furthermore, if diplomatic relations improve, Russia possesses valuable rare earth metals and natural resources that America could access through strategic partnerships.
Putin has already expressed interest in economic cooperation in this area, presenting a potential win-win scenario that the Biden administration was too ideologically rigid to consider.
By exploring sanctions relief, President Trump is opening the door to economic deals that could benefit American industry while reducing the dependence on China for critical minerals.
Unlike President Zelensky, who rudely rejected Trump’s proposed minerals deal during their recent White House meeting, Russia appears more open to constructive engagement.
The failed attempt to secure a fair deal with Ukraine for American aid highlights the wisdom of President Trump’s new approach – working with those willing to engage in mutually beneficial arrangements rather than those who expect endless American support with nothing in return.
Some sanctions relief measures would require approval from Congress, where establishment politicians from both parties have long supported the military-industrial complex’s interests in prolonging foreign conflicts.
Former Treasury officials noted that while President Trump can lift some sanctions through executive action, congressional approval would be needed for certain organizations.
This could potentially set up another battle between the America First agenda and Washington’s entrenched war lobby.
Despite potential opposition, President Trump remains committed to his campaign promise of ending the Ukraine conflict and establishing a more beneficial relationship with Russia that serves American interests.
The state of emergency sanctions that have been in place since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 have failed to change Russia’s behavior while hurting everyday Russians and American businesses.
By reassessing the sanctions regime against Russia, the President is doing exactly what he promised: prioritizing America’s interests, seeking peace through strength and negotiation, and challenging the failed foreign policy consensus that has cost American taxpayers billions while achieving nothing.
Unlike career politicians and bureaucrats, Trump understands that real diplomacy requires flexibility and creative solutions, not rigid ideology and endless conflict.
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