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US Democrats sharply criticize Trump-Putin deal for diesel supplies
US Democratic politicians reacted to a deal between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel. The deal includes a temporary lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel.
A deal between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel fuel has drawn fierce criticism from US Democratic politicians. The arrangement provides for the delivery of hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel and a temporary lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel.
Democrats react to the deal
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement that Trump was "making a deal with the devil" to strengthen his political position. Schumer argued that Putin would be the only beneficiary of the arrangement.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal also described the temporary lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel as "a shameful decision." Blumenthal argued that the move made the US an accomplice to Russia's war in Ukraine and called on Trump to cancel the deal immediately.
Debate in Washington over the war and prices
Senator Dick Durbin said the deal would cause the conflict in Ukraine to last longer. Senator Ron Wyden argued that the arrangement would not lower fuel prices but would instead provide an economic benefit to Russia.
Democratic Representative Don Beyer described the decision as "outrageous" and said Trump could not be trusted in any way when it came to Russia. Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean said the deal would help Russia finance its war.
The stated rationale for the deal
Trump had said they made the deal to procure hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel from Russia in order to lower fuel prices worldwide. In return, it was decided that sanctions on Russian diesel would be suspended temporarily.
Diesel fuel prices in the US reaching record levels increased pressure on Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, which will determine the majority in Congress.
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