Sen. Thom Tillis says he believes Trump’s fuel deal with Russia could be breaking the law

Key Points:

• Sen. Thom Tillis expressed concern on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russia to allow diesel fuel exports may be illegal, stating there is a "legitimate case" that the president is not following the law.
• Trump announced Russia would immediately supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel globally, a move condemned by Ukraine and critics, especially since Congress had previously banned Russian oil imports without changes to that law.
• Tillis warned that Trump's deal with Russia could endanger American lives by indirectly funding Russian mercenaries and strengthening ties with Iran, and suggested that the president must address these concerns to secure his support for military and year-end funding.
• The senator also criticized the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, arguing it would radicalize people and serve as a terrorist recruiting tool, and called for the removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom he now regrets supporting.
• With Tillis retiring soon, his Senate seat is a key battleground for Democrats aiming to gain control of the chamber, and his recent critiques highlight divisions within the Republican Party regarding Trump administration policies.