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Critics Slam Trump for Buying Russian Diesel After Hormuz Disruption

Original: Trump screwed up our access to # oil through the Strait of Hormuz. He now turns around and starts buying diesel from Rus

Critics are accusing Donald Trump of undermining American access to oil through the Strait of Hormuz and then turning to Russia to buy diesel instead. The argument circulating is that Trump has allowed Vladimir Putin to profit while Americans, Ukrainians and the rest of the world bear the costs through higher prices and strained energy supplies.

Why now: Claims that Trump disrupted Gulf oil access and pivoted to Russian diesel have sparked outrage over energy policy and ties to Putin.

Donald TrumpVladimir PutinStrait of HormuzRussiaUnited States

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• Trump screwed up our access to # oil through the Strait of Hormuz. He now turns around and starts buying diesel from Russia. He lets Putin cash in while Americans, Ukrainians and the rest of the world pay the price. Summary: create the crisis, then make your Russian boss the… · skykiss@sfba.social · 10

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