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Newsom Calls Trump 'Putin's Pup' Amid Oil Crisis

3/14/2026

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Newsom Critiques Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who labeled him "Putin's pup."
Newsom's critique followed the United States lifting sanctions on Russian oil amid the Iran war.
Oil prices surged to about $100 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz instability and Iran's shipping threats.
The U.S. military is taking steps to protect shipping routes, including destroying mine-laying ships and considering naval escorts for oil tankers.

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US Eases Oil Sanctions

The United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days to ease prices.
Critics, including Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, say the waiver benefits Russia and raises American prices.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of emergency crude due to supply disruptions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, raising price risks.

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Newsom Critiques Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who labeled him "Putin's pup."
Newsom's critique followed the United States lifting sanctions on Russian oil amid the Iran war.
Oil prices surged to about $100 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz instability and Iran's shipping threats.
The U.S. military is taking steps to protect shipping routes, including destroying mine-laying ships and considering naval escorts for oil tankers.

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