Dem duo demands Treasury reverse waiver on Russian oil sales to India: ‘Material benefit to the enemy’

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A pair of Democratic lawmakers are demanding the Treasury Department reverse a waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil – arguing the move provides “material benefit to the enemy” amid reports the Kremlin is aiding Iran . In a letter sent Monday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) blasted the Trump administration for last week issuing a 30-day waiver that allowed India to temporarily resume purchases of Russian oil. “Your recent