Grindeanu denies having negotiated a gas deal with the Americans

Sorin Grindeanu, the PSD President, denied any discussions about gas contracts with U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, emphasizing that his role does not involve signing contracts. He attributed the fall of Ilie Bolojan's government to public dissatisfaction rather than foreign influence. Grindeanu criticized the previous government for inadequate gas storage levels ahead of winter and reaffirmed Romania's strategic partnership with the U.S. He rejected claims of foreign intervention in the political changes, asserting that it was the Romanian people who removed Bolojan from power. The controversy arose after reports suggested U.S. influence in the government shift, which Guilfoyle's attorney denied.