Inside the Trump-Senate meltdown
Summary
President Donald Trump had a tense lunch with Republican senators that turned into a loud argument, mainly about the war in Iran and a Senate resolution limiting his military actions. Trump also pushed for passing a voter ID law and ending the filibuster, but the meeting did not lead to clear agreements.Key Facts
- The lunch involved President Trump and GOP senators, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Ted Cruz.
- Trump criticized four Republican senators who voted for the war powers resolution to restrict his military campaign in Iran.
- Sen. Cassidy strongly disagreed with Trump and defended his vote, saying Trump had not clearly explained the situation to the public.
- The conversation also covered Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act and ending the filibuster rule in the Senate.
- Majority Leader John Thune did not speak during the lunch.
- Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill at the last minute.
- Trump was accompanied by top officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance.
- Senators said the meeting did not change their opinions but gave Trump a chance to share his views.
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