Blame NATO: Trump's newest ultimatum and latest way to avoid sanctioning Russia

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42% : " UKRAINIAN DRONES STRIKE ONE OF RUSSIA'S TOP OIL REFINERIES, SPARKING FIRE Good Monday morning and welcome to Jamie McIntyre's Daily on Defense, written and compiled by Washington Examiner National Security Senior Writer Jamie McIntyre (@jamiejmcintyre) and edited by Christopher Tremoglie.
40% : On Friday, in an appearance on Fox and Friends, Trump was asked if his patience was running out.
40% : Then on Saturday, Trump revealed his strategy to avoid having to move forward with the crippling sanctions that have wide bipartisan support in Congress.
37% : And the sanctions they're putting on are not tough enough," Trump said last night, talking to reporters in New Jersey.
36% : Hegseth tells staff to identify anyone at Pentagon who has mocked or condoned Charlie Kirk's death Washington Examiner: House Intelligence Committee announces review of 9/11 commission report recommendations Washington Examiner: Trump Secret Service expanded after Kirk assassination Washington Examiner: Johnson reviewing 'all the options' to increase member security after Kirk assassination Washington Examiner: Trump urges Bowser to continue to allow DC police to cooperate with ICE officers Washington Examiner:
32% : Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalation Washington Post: As ties with U.S. fray, Indian sentiment turns sharply against America AP: Qatar hosting summit over the Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha, seeking to restrain such assaults The War Zone: F-35s Arrive in Puerto Rico for Counter-Drug Operation CNBC: Striking Defense Workers Reject Boeing Contract Offer AP: King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit AP: Her age -- and maybe her name -- are mysteries, but this girl could be North Korea's next leader The Atlantic:
31% : "I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA," Trump posted on Truth Social.
31% : Opinion: Trump deserves credit for NATO spending boosts and blame for European arms buys Wall Street Journal: These Charts Show How Putin Is Defying Trump by Escalating Airstrikes on Ukraine AP: Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia's top oil refineries, sparking fire AP:
29% : Adam Antonioli, who allegedly posted that people mourning Charlie Kirk are "pathetic" and changed his cover photo to a picture of President Trump with the caption, "I can't respect people who respect him." "I've now visited the member's FB page and see his public criticism of the Commander in Chief, the picture he's posted of his upside down [sic] US flag hanging outside his house, and much else.
24% : "Pete Hegseth hunting down and prosecuting service members for their individual political beliefs is dangerous and un-American," Crow posted on X. "We must condemn political violence AND allow peaceful speech that doesn't impact the chain of command.
21% : Trump expresses frustration with Putin, insisting he's disappointed and unhappy but never quite ready to pull the trigger on tougher sanctions.
20% : " CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER THE RUNDOWN: Washington Examiner: Johnson 'anxious' to impose additional sanctions on Russia pending Trump approval Washington Examiner: NATO announces 'Eastern Sentry' boost following Russian drone incursion into Poland Washington Examiner: Trump and Rubio aim to smooth things over with Qatar after Israeli strike Washington Examiner: Executions for consuming banned foreign media rise in North Korea, UN finds Washington Examiner: Taiwan sees its future 'closely linked' to the 'destiny of Ukraine,' foreign minister says Washington Examiner: Why China wants to build a nature reserve in the South China Sea Washington Examiner:

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