Event Brief
Professor says Trump needs Congress to lift Turkey sanctions
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Paul Poast says Trump cannot lift sanctions on Turkey without congressional approval.
WHO: Paul Poast, University of Chicago
WHAT: Says Trump needs congressional approval to lift sanctions on Turkey
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The sanctions were imposed with bipartisan support after Turkey purchased a missile defense system from Russia.
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