Cassidy calls out Trump's staff over SAVE America Act insult
Key takeaways
- Bill Cassidy (R-La.) punched back at President Trump on Monday after Trump called out Cassidy and other GOP senators for not supporting the SAVE America Act, even though Cassidy has consistently voted for the bill.
- Cassidy took a shot at Trump’s staff for having “misled” the president after Trump lumped the Louisiana senator in with four other GOP senators who have voted against the legislation: Sens.
- President, I don’t know which version of the SAVE America Act you’re referring to, but I am a cosponsor and support the latest version.
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Bill Cassidy (R-La.) punched back at President Trump on Monday after Trump called out Cassidy and other GOP senators for not supporting the SAVE America Act, even though Cassidy has consistently voted for the bill.
Cassidy took a shot at Trump’s staff for having “misled” the president after Trump lumped the Louisiana senator in with four other GOP senators who have voted against the legislation: Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
“Mr. President, I don’t know which version of the SAVE America Act you’re referring to, but I am a cosponsor and support the latest version. I don’t know which staffer misled you, but thank you for your attention to this matter!!” Cassidy posted on X, the social media platform.