# 'It was a mistake': Ted Cruz and GOP leaders criticize eased Russia sanctions

https://mins.news/en/video/105610

- Fox News, 2026-10-19 02:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Bvoza-lYA

> Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman and FOX Business contributor Phil Flynn discuss President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russia and the resulting fallout.

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