Bill Cassidy, the Republican senator from Louisiana, has criticized President Donald Trump for treating Congress as 'merely an appendage' regarding his handling of the Iran war. In an interview on CBS News's Face the Nation, Cassidy discussed a recent confrontation with Trump over the president's lack of communication with Congress about military actions involving Iran. This incident marks a rare moment of a Republican politician openly challenging Trump, particularly in relation to Cassidy's support for a war powers resolution that served as a symbolic rebuke to the administration.
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Bill Cassidy criticizes Trump for Congress's role in Iran war decisions
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has publicly criticized President Trump for his approach to Congress concerning the Iran war. In a CBS News interview, Cassidy highlighted a recent confrontation with Trump over the president's failure to inform Congress about military actions, marking a notable instance of Republican dissent against Trump.
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Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’
Bill Cassidy criticizes Trump for Congress's role in Iran war decisions