by Chuck Ross A top “Never Trump” Republican strategist who has called for “sanctions on steroids” against the Russian government has registered as a lobbyist for a Russia-owned nuclear energy firm that is seeking to relax sanctions. John Weaver, a strategist for former Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, registered as a foreign agent of JSC Technabexport on May 10, according to documents filed with the Justice Department. According to his filings, Weaver will be paid $350,000 to provide strategic advice and to lobby Congress and the Trump administration regarding a variety of issues, including “sanctions or other restrictions in the area of atomic (nuclear) energy.” It’s a stunning about-face for Weaver, who has been a vocal critic of Trump and a leading proponent of the theory that the Republican is under the influence of Russia. And Putin needs to face "Sanctions from Hell," so that he and his KGB cronies can't move their stolen money around the world. — John Weaver (@jwgop) December 15, 2016 Silly. They interfered to specifically help Trump. And this isn't "so hard" at all. Need tougher sanctions,etc. — John Weaver (@jwgop) December 29, 2016 We must have stronger, tougher & broader sanctions against Russia,…
Read the full story