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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer appeared on "This Week" to defend President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil imports, arguing that it demonstrates Trump’s innovative approach to solving U.S. economic issues. Emmer also addressed concerns about Republican majorities in the upcoming midterms, urging voters to support Republicans despite their dissatisfaction with fuel prices and other issues. Additionally, he defended Trump’s military actions against Iran and his stance on executing terrorists like Nidal Malik Hasan, highlighting the president's willingness to take decisive action.
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In an interview with ABC's "This Week," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer dismissed Republican concerns over President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil, aiming to lower diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections. Despite tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine, Emmer defended Trump’s actions as innovative, stating it reflects listening to American people's needs. Experts suggest this deal is unlikely to impact fuel costs in the U.S. but could benefit Russia instead. Emmer urged Republicans to remain confident and vote, maintaining they will retain majorities in both chambers of Congress. He also criticized rising gas prices, labeling $4 gasoline and $6 diesel as unacceptable, while emphasizing Republican agreement on the matter.
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer dismisses Republican concerns going into midterms
On "This Week," Rep. Emmer discussed Trump's diesel deal ahead of the midterms.
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Emmer → dismiss → midterms
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is defending President Donald Trump’s decision to bring Russian diesel to the United States.
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Emmer → defend → States
"It's another example of our president thinking out of the box.
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president → think → box
You know, he's listening to the American people,” Emmer, R-Minn., told “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl.
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Emmer → know → Karl
In an attempt to lower diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections, Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil, which marked a reversal in years of tension with Russia over the war with Ukraine.
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which → lower → Ukraine
Many experts say the plan is unlikely to have an effect on diesel prices in the U.S. but will benefit Russia.
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plan → say → Russia
Karl also pressed Emmer on the upcoming elections.
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Karl → press → elections
"You may be satisfied, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vote.
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you → mean → ?
You show up and vote, we’re going to be fine," Emmer said on defending Republican majorities in the House and Senate.
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Emmer → show → House
Addressing the rise in fuel prices, Emmer called $4 gasoline and $6 diesel "unacceptable,” adding that "Republicans agree on that."
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Republicans → address → that
Emmer also defended Trump’s claim earlier this week not to attack Iran until after the midterm elections.
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Emmer → defend → elections
Emmer praised Trump’s military responses, saying that the president “took the action that no one else would take for 47 years.”
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one → praise → years
On Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments on plans to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, Emmer deferred to Trump.
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Emmer → livestream → Trump
"Personally, I’m not in favor of the death penalty.
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I → ’m → penalty
But I’ll tell you this, I am so happy that we have a president, a chief executive in this country who will make a decision," Emmer said.
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Emmer → tell → decision
"He will hold the criminals and the terrorists accountable.
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criminals → hold → ?
And frankly, if you come to this country or you’re radicalized in this country to kill Americans and disrupt our way of life, there should be significant consequences."
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you → come → life
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