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June 28, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy Discusses Tensions with Trump Over Iran War Vote and Congressional Role
- Senator Bill Cassidy experienced a tense confrontation with President Trump over his vote against the war with Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions between them.
- Cassidy received a private briefing after the confrontation, which he described as necessary for understanding the administration's approach to the conflict.
- He reiterated the need for Congress to be involved in foreign policy decisions, asserting that the president sometimes treats Congress as an appendage.
4 Sources
- Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026Jun 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM · CBS News
- Sen. Bill Cassidy on Trump: ‘Sometimes he acts as if Congress is merely an appendage’Jun 28, 2026 at 1:19 PM · Politico
- Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’Jun 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM · The Guardian
- Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026Jun 28, 2026 at 6:35 PM · CBS News