Becoming apparent Donald is NOT going to sign the Russian sanctions bill

[Saboburns]

Stalling Stalling Stalling

This is going to become another big story.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Pocket veto, maybe?

[nycbos]

3. A pocket veto only works when no one is looking.

People are watching

[Brother Buzz]

10. A pocket veto ain't going anywhere with the planned pro-forma session

Pocket Veto - The Constitution grants the president 10 days to review a measure passed by the Congress. If the president has not signed the bill after 10 days, it becomes law without his signature. However, if Congress adjourns during the 10-day period, the bill does not become law.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

24. As long as Congress doesn't recess in the meantime the bill passes.

I'm wondering if that's what he's up to - so he doesn't have to explain to his former BFF Putin that he actually signed the thing.

[Brother Buzz]

25. I'm thinking he'll signs it at the eleventh hour, without a ceremony

Putin already knows the deal so there's nothing to explain, and he doesn't have the political capital to explain the American public why he won't sign it.

[HipChick]

2. He does not want to own it....however, it will still become law

if he does not sign it after 10 days...

[malaise]

9. Unless Congress is adjourned

then we have a pocket veto.

I hope Rachel or Lawrence cover this tonight.

[chillfactor]

26. same here...

they both will run the orange one through the ringer.

[Sneederbunk]

4. Vlad says sign at your own peril.

[RKP5637]

5. Must be talking with Vladimir a lot about what his punishment will be if he signs it! n/t

[kstewart33]

6. He's playing a child's game.

If he has to sign it, then he won't sign until the last minute. It's a toddler's slap at Congress.

[DBoon]

12. Exactly as expected

Nt

[Egnever]

7. I am thinking he is giving them as much time as possible to move assets before the sanctions are law

[lapfog_1]

8. They are crafting a signing statement

that nullifies major portions of the bill as relates to Russia.

That's my bet.

[Worktodo]

30. +1

Seems likely.

[Skittles]

11. HAHAHAHAHA

he still thinks he's the boss

HE'S NOT

[SCantiGOP]

13. Anybody want to bet a couple of hundred dollars?

I will take the bet that he does sign it.
Why would he want to see the House and Senate overwhelmingly override his veto? The law still goes into effect. That would make absolutely no sense to anyone.

[BannonsLiver]

14. It might make sense to a frightened Drumpf

We have no idea what threats Putin and the Russians are holding over him.

If he does sign it wouldn't surprise me a bit if something like the pee pee tape or worse drops not long after.

[nini]

16. Because he can blame congress for failing to get on good terms with Putin

He'd rather make them look like they're risking a relationship with Russia than let Putin see him helping them.

I'm riding the fence on this one at this point. I am guessing he really doesn't know what to do because he's a dumbass and doesn't know how to get out of this one.

[enid602]

29. Death warrant

It'll be fun to see him sign his own death warrant.

[spanone]

15. he will probably allow it to become law without his signature...he can tell putin he didn't sign it

[OnDoutside]

18. +1 My thought exactly. Dem politicians should kick up a fuss now, just to embarass him.

[madinmaryland]

21. Same thought here,also. But then again it is tRump. So

So who knows.

[Retrograde]

17. I thought he was the most signingest prez ever

Doesn't he just love to have the cameras filming him signing bills and things? Why miss another opportunity to show off?

Maybe because this is part of his actual job...

[Baitball Blogger]

19. But, but he loves bill signing photo opportunities.

[Gothmog]

20. If he signs this bill, the pee tape may be released

[Towlie]

27. No, Putin will make good on his threat to announce "Yes, Trump and I colluded to fix the election."

[Mc Mike]

22. Stalin stalin stalin. rec, nt

[old guy]

28. I like what you did there.

[Mc Mike]

31. Thanks. o g.

It seemed to be called for.

[Vinca]

23. It must be hard for him given his love of signing ceremonies.

Someone should stick it in one of his usual menu/white board folders, round up some lights and cameras, pay some extras to clap and put it in front of him.

[trof]

32. Uh, except he signed it.

[Warren DeMontague]

33. Maybe he lost his pen