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Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump have a shouting match | National Politics

Trump questioned Cassidy’s vote, raised his voice during their exchange, and referred to Cassidy’s primary loss.

Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump have a shouting match | National Politics
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Sen. Bill Cassidy and President Donald Trump clashed at a closed-door meeting after Cassidy joined other Republicans in supporting a measure on the military conflict with Iran. Cassidy said he challenged Trump to provide more information about the operation.

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President who challenged Cassidy over the vote and argued with him at the meeting

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Trump Meets With Republican Senators Over Iran War-Powers Vote

Trump met with Senate Republicans and clashed with Bill Cassidy over Iran war powers. Cassidy and Rand Paul later changed their positions, and the Senate rejected a subsequent measure. Left-leaning outlets frame the vote changes as capitulation to Trump’s pressure and focus on his treatment of Cassidy. Center outlets emphasize a tense GOP dispute over Iran and congressional information, also noting Trump’s demands on housing and voting bills. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s push for action; some present the vote reversal as a win for him, while another faults Senate Republicans for delaying his voting bill.

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