A Kentucky Republican congressman has publicly endorsed a recent agreement between the U.S. and Russia on diesel fuel trade, despite his previous opposition to the president’s policies. The lawmaker cited concerns from 2022 that sanctions on Russia would harm American consumers through higher costs, praising the president’s shift in stance. His support marks a rare alignment between the two figures, who have clashed before. The move could signal broader political discussions about economic sanctions and their impact on domestic energy prices.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday backed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel, in spite of past conflict between the two politicians. “In 2022 I voted against Russia sanctions, pointing out that U.S. citizens would suffer from higher prices. Glad to see Trump came around to that reality this week. We should lift sanctions...
