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Newsom Slams US-Russia-India Oil Deal Amid Trump Critique

3/6/2026

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Newsom's Press Office criticized a new oil trade deal among the United States, Russia, and India, arguing it will not significantly benefit Russia.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a temporary 30-day waiver that allows Indian refiners to purchase stranded Russian oil.
Newsom's office mocked the deal, labeling U.S. President Donald Trump as "Putin’s good little boy."
Newsom predicted a major Republican loss in the upcoming midterm elections, citing Trump's unpopularity.

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Newsom's Press Office criticized a new oil trade deal among the United States, Russia, and India, arguing it will not significantly benefit Russia.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a temporary 30-day waiver that allows Indian refiners to purchase stranded Russian oil.
Newsom's office mocked the deal, labeling U.S. President Donald Trump as "Putin’s good little boy."
Newsom predicted a major Republican loss in the upcoming midterm elections, citing Trump's unpopularity.