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Thom Tillis Criticizes Trump’s Russia Stance, Says Putin Is Playing Him 'Like A Fiddle’

The president recently eased sanctions on Russia, something lawmakers on both sides quickly criticized.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 3:40 PM

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