President Donald Trump said he signed an Executive Order two weeks earlier to waive the off-road requirement for red-dye diesel and announced an $8 billion Department of Agriculture program intended to offset farmers’ diesel costs during harvest season. The announcement puts fuel costs and relief for working farmers at the center of the Kansas political fight, but the post itself does not provide the Executive Order number, program rules, eligibility terms, or payment timeline.
What did Trump say about red-dye diesel?
In an October 20 Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Two weeks ago, I signed an Executive Order waiving the Off-Road requirement for Red-Dye Diesel.” He said the action would allow farmers, truckers, and others to fill up with diesel “totally TAX FREE.”
The President also criticized Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and urged Kansas voters to support Ty Masterson for governor. Those are the President’s political statements in the post.
What is the $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program?
Trump said the Department of Agriculture “will be launching a new ‘Harvest Fuel Relief Program,’ providing our Farmers with 8 BILLION DOLLARS in support to offset Diesel costs during this Harvest Season.” He credited Sen. Roger Marshall with fighting for it.
The announcement identifies the program’s stated purpose—helping farmers offset diesel costs during harvest—but does not set out who qualifies, how applications work, when payments begin, or how the $8 billion would be distributed. Those details remain necessary before farmers can know whether and how the announced relief reaches their operation.
What has been done, and what is still pending?
Trump’s post says he signed an Executive Order and says USDA will launch the Harvest Fuel Relief Program. The post does not show the text of the order or the program’s operating terms. It also says that Republicans would pass “even more funding” if they win, which describes a future legislative goal rather than enacted funding.
Trump further said fuel prices would fall after the Iran war ends, which he said would happen quickly. That is the President’s prediction, not a timetable or policy action described in the post.
Why the diesel announcement matters to farmers and truckers
Diesel costs are a direct operating expense for harvest work, hauling, and farm equipment. Trump framed the waiver and proposed relief as a way to lower that burden for farmers, truckers, and other diesel users. The practical question now is whether the announced federal actions are issued with clear terms that people can use at the pump or through USDA.
For related statements on fuel prices and Iran, see trump gas price claims on truth social. Readers following the President’s broader record of platform statements can also review trump truth social claims.
What to watch next
- The Executive Order text and its effective terms.
- USDA’s eligibility, application, and payment rules for the Harvest Fuel Relief Program.
- Whether Congress acts on the additional funding Trump said Republicans would seek.
By USPatriotNews.com Editorial Team
