Source: Fortune
Summary
A bipartisan group of six senators called on the Trump administration to reverse its plan to purchase diesel from Russia, citing concerns over funding Putin’s war in Ukraine. The senators said the administration failed to consult Congress or justify the decision legally. Trump announced the deal via social media, promising to import over 1.8 million tons of diesel from Russia. The lawmakers argued the move contradicts previous congressional efforts to cut Russian energy imports. They also criticized Trump for not following legal requirements for such a decision.
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The numbers tell one story.
Senators from both parties oppose the plan.
Trump announced the deal on social media.
The administration failed to consult Congress.
The move risks funding Russia’s war effort.
Author: Evan Null
