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Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran and spending after reelection loss

After losing his reelection bid, Sen. Bill Cassidy split with President Trump on Iran policy and spending and voted to advance a measure aimed at ending U.S. military action.

Published May 20, 2026, 11:41 AM EDT | WFMZZ

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., broke with President Donald Trump on multiple fronts this week after losing his reelection bid. Cassidy joined a Senate vote Tuesday to advance a measure aimed at ending U.S. military action related to Iran and also broke with Trump over spending issues. The moves mark a notable split from the president in the final days of Cassidy’s term.