US midterms: Iran war, Russia diesel supply deal expose 'growing' divide between Trump, Republicans
Trump faces Republican dissent over the Iran war and his Russian diesel supply deal ahead of the US midterms. Lawmakers have questioned easing sanctions on Moscow and sought limits on Trump’s Iran war powers as rising fuel prices add pressure on the party.
US President Donald Trump is grappling with a growing divide within the Republican Party ahead of the 3 November US midterm elections. Allies are distancing themselves over the ongoing Iran war and a recently announced diesel supply deal with Russia. The diesel deal, despite a law aimed at curbing Russian war funding, aims to lower fuel prices.
Trump has promised $5,000 checks for Americans if Republicans win, as higher gas prices add challenges to his party. Republican lawmakers have criticized the diesel deal, while Trump defended it, stating, "We make a lot of oil. We could impose a restriction on oil, but the rest of the world would be greatly affected." Critics argue the deal undermines sanctions on Russian oil, emboldening adversaries.
Trump dismissed the criticism, saying some Republicans are insincere. The dissent over the diesel deal coincides with growing unease over Trump's Iran conflict handling, which has raised fuel prices and prompted calls in Congress to limit his war powers.
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