Bipartisan Backlash Against Trump's Controversial Oil Deal with Putin Grows

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Bipartisan Backlash Against Trump's Controversial Oil Deal with Putin Grows

Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress

10/13/2026

The deal that President Donald Trump reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import tons of Russian diesel is drawing concern from Congress

The Hill

Trump's Russia deal draws GOP heat as midterm picture for Republicans gets bleak

10/12/2026

President Trump's decision to allow Russia to export diesel fuel to the U.S. and international markets has drawn bipartisan fury from lawmakers angered it could help Russian President Vladimir...

The Hill

Bacon: Trump oil deal with Putin 'morally wrong'

10/12/2026

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) slammed President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, a move that comes amid energy cost increases in the U.S. "70% of Americans support Ukraine. Propping up Putin’s war...

The Hindu

U.S. Senators question legality of Trump’s decision to allow Russian oil imports

10/12/2026

The Senators said the Trump Administration has also failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute

The Wall Street Journal

Trump Pushes Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire as Export Deal Draws Criticism

10/11/2026

A bipartisan group of senators is challenging his move to allow Russia to ship diesel to the U.S., citing a 2022 law.

Raw Story

GOP lawmaker defies Trump with plan to block president's 'gift to Putin': 'It will pass'

10/11/2026

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said over the weekend he will force a House vote to block Russian oil purchases. The move directly challenges President Donald Trump’s new diesel deal with Russian...

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First reported: 11 Oct 2026, 12:18 UTC

First saved on ClustZ: 13 Oct 2026, 17:02 UTC

Coverage updated: 13 Oct 2026, 17:02 UTC

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