Trump facing backlash over decision to put new Russian sanctions on hold

Let's talk about the big thing that's happening right now with the president getting backlash from both sides of the aisle for lifting sanctions on Russia. And as we get to Caroline Shively, Caroline, critics are warning that this decision could give Vladimir Putin the upper hand. Absolutely. Good morning to you, Alex and Karen. The president says he's making progress toward ending the war in Ukraine, but that latest move is raising questions about how much pressure he's willing to put on Vladimir Putin. Russia striking 10 Ukrainian energy facilities overnight after President Trump defends his decision to ease pressure on Moscow over the weekend. The president waving sweeping new sanctions against Russia just weeks after signing the bipartisan legislation into law. The move drawing sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike. I think it was a mistake. The sanctions were designed to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. But the White House insists easing restrictions could help bring Putin to the negotiating table. This is a carrot to try to end a war. It's not an economic lifeline for Russia. Meanwhile, tensions between Washington and Kyiv are escalating. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning the United States against siding with Moscow. If the United States will take, officially will take the side of Russia, of course, if these two countries will be together, of course, of course we will not prevail. But the president is pushing back, accusing Zelensky of standing in the way of peace, Writing on Truth Social last night, he doesn't want to end this war and probably never did. I want this war to end. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the administration wants 60 days to study the economic impact of the sanctions. Meanwhile, lawmakers are pushing for answers. But with Congress out until after Election Day, any effort to reverse the president's decision could have to wait. Alex and Karen? We'll see what happens with this one. All right, Caroline, thank you.