According to X account @clashreport, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration has not repealed the sanctions proposed by Lindsey Graham, but has temporarily suspended their enforcement. The statement has drawn outside attention to the direction of the Trump administration's sanctions policy.
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@clashreport
2026-10-18 17:59 · U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright: Trump didn't end the Lindsey Graham sanctions. He's just suspended the enforcement of them for now. https://t.co/7l1S9t59fC
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Trump Has Suspended Enforcement of Lindsey Graham's Sanctions
2026.10.19 · Developing
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