# Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russian diesel sanctions deal

https://mins.news/en/item/96351

- NBC News, 2026-10-12 11:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.today.com/video/trump-s-russian-oil-deal-draws-strong-bipartisan-backlash-271429189814

> President Donald Trump is facing mounting opposition from both parties after announcing a deal to temporarily lift U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The move is intended to lower U.S. fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections, while lawmakers from both parties say it may be illegal.

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