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Eugene

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1. MAGA Civil War Erupts Over Major Boost for Russia in War Talks

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Fri Apr 25, 2025, 08:34 PM

Apr 25

Source: The Daily Beast

MAGA Civil War Erupts Over Major Boost for Russia in War Talks

Leigh Kimmins
Thu, April 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM EDT 3 min read

A MAGA civil war has erupted over reports that President Donald Trump could lift sanctions on Russian energy companies, according to Politico.

During his first term, Trump slapped Russia with sanctions over President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Biden administration continued these penalties, which Trump then carried into his second term.

But Trump may now ease the sanctions, Politico reported—a move that has created a rift within his inner circle. Trump’s Russia-friendly dealmaker-in-chief, Steve Witkoff, has reportedly led the charge to bring the Kremlin back into the fold, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wary of doing business with Putin.

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MAGA Civil War Erupts Over Major Boost for Russia in War Talks Eugene Apr 25 #1

Why lift sanctions before positive actions? A reward will be given and nothing will change Deuxcents Apr 25 #2