Trump Signing Russian Sanctions Bill Greeted with Praise and Skepticism: ‘Doesn’t Seem Too Pleased’

President Trump has finally signed Russian sanctions legislation into law. Republicans commended the President while Democrats were more skeptical:

Happy pres signed sanctions bill. Putan wants to break foundation of democracy. We cannot ignore how he threatens freedom around the world

— Rep. Chris Stewart (@RepChrisStewart) August 2, 2017

There are times I'll agree w @realDonaldTrump & times I'll disagree. Today he should be commended for signing #RussiaSanctionsBill

— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) August 2, 2017

I am pleased @POTUS signed this bipartisan bill that imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea for their transgressions. https://t.co/Z7KgkSuXkT

— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) August 2, 2017

Shouldn't have taken veto-proof action by Congress to ensure @POTUS wouldn't ease sanctions over Russia's interference in our elections.

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) August 2, 2017

.@realDonaldTrump doesn't seem too pleased to sign this bill, wait maybe it's bc this is the Russia sanctions bill.https://t.co/6TfPBJXSdq

— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) August 2, 2017

Let's be clear: This is Congress imposing its will on @realDonaldTrump. In America, the legislature is a co-equal branch of government. https://t.co/EPrwRLqR71

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) August 2, 2017

And the rest of Twitter weighed in too:

With Trump signing the Russian sanctions bill it's a good time for everyone to remember not to click on any suspicious email links….

— Adam Goldman (@adamgoldmanNYT) August 2, 2017

1) Obama should have immediately enacted tough sanctions for Russia's actions. 2) kudos to @realDonaldTrump for signing despite encroachment https://t.co/j2yJBcJNij

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) August 2, 2017

Trump has expressed more concerns about Congress's Russia sanctions bill than about Putin's expulsion of US diplomats.

— Ryan Lizza (@RyanLizza) August 2, 2017

Good Lord. This is the last paragraph of Trump's signing statement on Russia sanctions bill. pic.twitter.com/U1pgayKFAU

— Jason Leopold (@JasonLeopold) August 2, 2017

Trump signing the Russian sanctions bill pic.twitter.com/b1BZRnXSNH

— Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) August 2, 2017

President @realDonaldTrump signed the Russia sanctions bill. Why would he do this if colluding with Russia? Lol

— Madison Gesiotto (@madisongesiotto) August 2, 2017

… And now I will sign into law this legislation that includes “a number of clearly unconstitutional provisions." https://t.co/UQuQgzVTFg

— Niraj Chokshi (@NirajC) August 2, 2017

Trump signs, then says he may not obey, congressional sanctions bill on Russia. Putin is smiling. https://t.co/u5NcUVXDTN

— John Aravosis (@aravosis) August 2, 2017

PUTIN'S PUPPET
PEE-PEE KOMPROMAT
MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
TREASON SEALED INDICTMENT
YYYYYYYEAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGH!!!! https://t.co/5WQz8lwskF

— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) August 2, 2017

Hey, @realDonaldTrump, I wanna see you holding up that Russian sanctions bill! What's the deal, brother? Why was there no signing ceremony?

— Vic Berger IV (@VicBergerIV) August 2, 2017

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