John McCain shuts down Trump's complaints about Congress over the Russian sanctions law

John McCain.
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On Thursday, President Trump warned that "our relationship with Russia is at an all-time and very dangerous low," blaming Congress for cornering him with a veto-proof bill imposing new sanctions on Moscow.

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), one of the Senate's 98 votes in favor of the legislation, responded to the criticism on Twitter:

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.