President Donald Trump pushed back Monday on criticism from Republicans over his deal to procure Russian diesel fuel.
Last week, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an agreement that would see Russia export nearly 5 million tons of diesel to the United States, including 300,000 tons in the immediate future. Trump has taken a number of steps in recent weeks as a means of addressing increased fuel prices ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, but even some Republicans have scrutinized the president over the Russia deal.
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