# GOP, Trump, Hegseth tangle on Russia amid rising midterm pressures

- Source: The Hill Policy
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:57:06+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://thehill.com/homenews/editors-call/6157588-gop-trump-hegseth-russia-sanctions-diesel-deal-midterms-discussion/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/gop-trump-hegseth-tangle-on-russia-amid-rising-midterm-pressures-d69698/

A rising number of GOP senators are raising criticisms of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth surrounding the U.S. handling of the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia under legislation just approved by Congress and named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is just the latest flash point after a...

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