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Cassidy calls out Trump's staff over SAVE America Act insult

Cassidy said he supported the latest version of the SAVE America Act and objected to Trump delaying a housing bill.

Cassidy calls out Trump's staff over SAVE America Act insult
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Sen. Bill Cassidy pushed back after President Trump accused him of opposing the SAVE America Act, saying he supported its latest version. Cassidy also criticized Trump for delaying a housing bill over the dispute.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who defended his support for the SAVE America Act and criticized Trump’s handling of a housing bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who accused Republican senators of blocking the SAVE America Act and delayed signing a housing bill

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator who sponsored an amendment reflecting Trump’s preferred version of the SAVE America Act

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator Trump named as opposing the SAVE America Act

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator Trump named as opposing the SAVE America Act

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator Trump named as opposing the SAVE America Act

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator Trump named as opposing the SAVE America Act

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who sponsored an amendment reflecting the latest House-passed version of the SAVE America Act

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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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