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Bill Cassidy Says Trump "Misled" by Staffer, "Irresponsible"

Cassidy said he supports the latest version of the SAVE America Act and criticized Trump’s decision to delay signing a housing bill.

Bill Cassidy Says Trump "Misled" by Staffer, "Irresponsible"
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
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Bill Cassidy responded to President Trump’s criticism of Republican senators over the SAVE America Act, saying he supports its latest version and calling it irresponsible to delay signing a housing bill. The exchange followed a Supreme Court ruling on ballot counting.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator responding to Trump’s criticism and defending his position on the SAVE America Act

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator named among those Trump criticized for voting against the SAVE America Act

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose election-related criticism and decision to withhold his signature on a housing bill prompted Cassidy’s response

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator named among those Trump criticized for voting against the SAVE America Act

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator named among those Trump criticized for voting against the SAVE America Act

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator named among those Trump criticized for voting against the SAVE America Act

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Representative described as having defeated Cassidy in the Republican primary

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Bill Cassidy Responds to Trump's Criticism Over SAVE America Act

Outlets agree that Cassidy said he supports the latest version of the SAVE America Act and pushed back after Trump criticized him over it. They also report that Cassidy criticized Trump for delaying a housing bill amid the dispute. Left-leaning outlets center Cassidy's correction of Trump's account and his criticism of the housing-bill delay. Center outlets present the exchange as a reciprocal dispute, generally including Trump's criticism and Cassidy's response, with several also highlighting the housing bill.

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