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Kennedy Urges Tougher Trump Stance, Calls for Sanctions Bill

9/7/2026

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized Republican leadership over the Ukraine peace process and inflation response.
Kennedy told NBC’s Meet the Press U.S. President Donald Trump should adopt a tougher stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kennedy said the Senate-approved Russian sanctions bill should pass after the House failed to act last week.
Kennedy doubted Republicans could lower inflation before the midterms, citing Senate procedural hurdles.

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized Republican leadership over the Ukraine peace process and inflation response.
Kennedy told NBC’s Meet the Press U.S. President Donald Trump should adopt a tougher stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kennedy said the Senate-approved Russian sanctions bill should pass after the House failed to act last week.
Kennedy doubted Republicans could lower inflation before the midterms, citing Senate procedural hurdles.