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April 30, 2026
Trump Criticizes Sen. Cassidy, Urges Replacement Over Nominee Opposition
- President Trump labeled Sen. Bill Cassidy as 'very disloyal' for opposing his nominee for Surgeon General.
- Trump urged Louisiana voters to replace Cassidy, who faces primary challenges from John Fleming and Julia Letlow.
- Cassidy's actions during the nomination process have drawn criticism from Trump's allies, intensifying intra-party tensions.
2 Sources
- Trump accuses Cassidy of 'political games' after surgeon general nominee switchApr 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM · The Hill
- Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy 'very disloyal' and urges Louisiana voters to replace him over nominee fightApr 30, 2026 at 7:32 PM · Fox News