President Donald Trump is under increasing fire from both Democrats and Republicans after announcing a temporary lifting of U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The stated goal of the deal is to decrease fuel prices across the United States before the upcoming midterm elections. However, numerous members of Congress from both sides of the political spectrum are questioning the legality of the agreement. NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake is reporting on the developing situation for TODAY. Critics argue the move potentially benefits Russia and undermines existing U.S. policy designed to pressure Moscow. The backlash highlights the politically sensitive nature of energy policy and the ongoing debate over the appropriate response to Russia. The temporary nature of the sanction relief does little to quell concerns about the deal’s broader implications.