Fmr. Reagan/Bush Official Elliot Abrams: Obama White House Is ‘Afraid’ of Putin

Abrams: Obama White House Afraid of Putin (Washington Free Beacon)

Former Reagan and Bush administration official Elliott Abrams argued the United States should not fear any retaliation that results from sanctions against Russia Friday on Fox News.

The White House, according to Abrams, appears “scared” of the Russian president and his ability to inflict damage on American geopolitical and economic interests.

Ironically, the former diplomat added the State Department seems to be less skittish than the rest of President Obama’s foreign policy team.

U.S. economic interests in Russia, Abrams said, are relatively small and are confined to a few firms, reducing the likelihood Russian penalties against American companies would have any effect on the average American citizen.