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Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia

Sullivan’s spokesman said the senator favors producing more energy in Alaska rather than importing diesel from Russia.

Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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President Trump’s plan to import diesel from Russia drew criticism from Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Dan Sullivan, while other Republicans offered support or declined to comment. The dispute comes as high diesel prices create a campaign problem for Republicans in competitive midterm races.

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Dan Sullivan
R · AK · SEN

Republican senator from Alaska who opposed importing diesel from Russia

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Don Bacon
R · NE-2

Nebraska representative who criticized Trump’s deal

Ashley Hinson
R · IA-2

Iowa representative and Republican Senate candidate

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who criticized Trump’s deal

Republican Senate candidate in New Hampshire and Pappas’s opponent

Roger Marshall
R · KS · SEN

Kansas senator and Republican Senate candidate

Chris Pappas
D · NH-1

Democratic Senate nominee in New Hampshire who criticized the agreement

Wisconsin representative who declined to comment on the deal

Florida representative who praised the deal

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