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Donald Trump's GOP Lunch Erupts Into Shouting Match With Bill Cassidy

Cassidy questioned the administration’s explanation of the Iran war during a confrontation with Trump.

Donald Trump's GOP Lunch Erupts Into Shouting Match With Bill Cassidy
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A closed-door Senate Republican lunch turned into a confrontation between President Donald Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy over a vote to limit Trump’s military authority in Iran. Cassidy said the administration had not adequately explained the war to the public.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who challenged Trump over the Iran war and the administration’s account of it

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who challenged Republicans over the Iran war-powers vote and confronted Cassidy

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John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who described Trump’s anger over the vote

Roger Marshall
R · KS · SEN

Senator who compared the exchange to a hospital board meeting

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator who described the exchange as “spirited,” “frank,” and “candid”

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Bill Cassidy Says Trump Treats Congress Like an Appendage

Bill Cassidy challenged President Donald Trump over the Iran conflict. Center outlets focus on Cassidy’s criticism of Trump’s treatment of Congress and his account of the dispute; one opinion piece also questions Cassidy’s later change in position.

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