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by Causes | 7.26.18

What’s the story?

President Donald Trump is delaying a second summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin until 2019.

\"The president believes that the next bilateral meeting with President Putin should take place after the Russia witch hunt is over, so we've agreed that it will be after the first of the year,\" national security adviser John Bolton said in a statement.

Trump was criticized for his first performance with the Russian autocrat, and provoked additional condemnation for the announcement last week that he had invited Putin to visit the White House.
Republican lawmakers were also concerned about Trump meeting with Putin near the November midterms.
\"Getting away from the drama of the elections is probably a smart idea,\" Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told NPR. He continued that he felt Putin is an enemy of the U.S., but \"it's OK to talk to your enemies.\"

What do you think?

Do you support the Trump administration trying to normalize relations with Russia? Should Russia be held accountable for its interference in the 2016 elections? Hit Take Action and tell your reps, then share your thoughts below.

—Josh Herman

(Photo Credit: Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

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