A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.
Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that he struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call. He said Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the American and global market, followed by an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons “immediately thereafter.” Russia will deliver an additional 3 million tons “within a short period of time” after that, he wrote.
Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute.
Alternative headline:
94 senators in favor of or indifferent towards heavily sponsoring the war crimes of a geopolitical adversary.
It’s not as snappy but more relevant to the state of things
94? Dems hold 47 seats and their actions have been carte blanche in favor of Ukraine. So, their position is well known. Its 49 Republican senators that act indifferent.
Yet their silence amidst the most blatant act of favoritism of the second Trump infestation is deafening.
You think the message will have more of an effect if it’s signed by 46 Dems and 4 Republicans?
There’s a calculated weight to assuring that the Republican signatures outweigh Democrat ones