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Hinson Slams Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal During Ukraine Trip

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) called President Donald Trump’s diesel-fuel deal with Russia bad and labeled Putin a murderer.
She visited Ukraine, met President Volodymyr Zelensky, and praised Ukrainians as resilient.
Hinson voted for a Russia sanctions package before Trump later waived those sanctions.
A Suffolk poll (Oct 1-4) showed Turek leading Hinson 48% to 44%.
President Donald Trump rallied in Sioux City, praised Hinson and called Turek a “woke, far-left radical.”

History

Historical Context

In 2014, the United States and European allies imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia after its annexation of Crimea, crippling key sectors. The Obama administration, through Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, froze $1.5 billion of Russian sovereign assets and barred 200 oligarchs from U.S. financial markets. Today's debate over Rep. Ashley Hinson’s criticism of President Trump’s diesel-fuel deal mirrors that 2014 showdown, as lawmakers again clash over sanction relief for Moscow. The precedent shows that sanction reversals can reshape electoral dynamics, prompting voters to scrutinize foreign-policy votes amid looming geopolitical tensions.

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Story summary

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) called President Donald Trump’s diesel-fuel deal with Russia bad and labeled Putin a murderer.
She visited Ukraine, met President Volodymyr Zelensky, and praised Ukrainians as resilient.
Hinson voted for a Russia sanctions package before Trump later waived those sanctions.
A Suffolk poll (Oct 1-4) showed Turek leading Hinson 48% to 44%.
President Donald Trump rallied in Sioux City, praised Hinson and called Turek a “woke, far-left radical.”

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