Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
Summary
Republican Congressman Mike Turner discussed the progress of a sanctions bill supporting Ukraine that passed the House and could soon pass the Senate, with hopes it reaches President Trump's desk this week. He also addressed issues related to Turkey's purchase of Russian weapons and how it affects U.S. sanctions and military programs.Key Facts
- Rep. Mike Turner supports a sanctions bill for Ukraine, originally championed by Senator Lindsey Graham.
- The bill has already passed the House and has broad support in the Senate, with over 85 senators co-sponsoring it.
- The White House is reportedly in favor of the bill, and there is hope it will be signed by President Trump soon.
- Turner attended the NATO summit and met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- The sanctions bill symbolizes continued U.S. support for Ukraine’s freedom and democracy.
- Turner discussed the law called CAATSA, which limits sanctions waivers on Turkey due to its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system.
- President Trump recently indicated he might allow lifting some sanctions on Turkey and possibly returning Turkey to the F-35 fighter jet program.
- The relationship between Turkey's weapons purchases and U.S. defense policy remains a complex issue.
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