GOP senators condemn Trump’s Russia diesel deal as ‘betrayal of our allies’
Summary
Several Republican senators criticized President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import 2.5 million tons of Russian diesel. They said the deal helps an enemy and goes against the interests of U.S. allies.Key Facts
- The deal involves importing about 2.5 million tons of Russian diesel fuel.
- Six Republican senators signed a statement opposing the agreement.
- Among those senators are Mitch McConnell, former Senate Majority Leader, and John Cornyn of Texas.
- The senators called the deal a “gift to our adversary.”
- They also described it as a betrayal of U.S. allies.
- The opposition highlights concerns about supporting Russia amid U.S. foreign relations.
- The criticism is focused on the impact of the diesel imports on international partnerships.
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