President Donald Trump charmed European allies into releasing 'massive' stockpiles of oil just before the midterms as the global fuel crunch pinches budgets and frustrates voters.
With a month to go before Election Day on November 3, the president began calling European leaders to discuss the release this week.
Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday night and with the G7 leaders Friday morning to successfully negotiate the release of European diesel stockpiles, a White House official said.