Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy discussed several issues during an interview on "Face the Nation" on September 20, 2026. He addressed the repayment by President Trump's son of money linked to a Russian billionaire, concerns about inflation from proposed direct payments to Americans, and the need to reform Social Security to help reduce the national debt.Key Facts
- President Trump’s son repaid $250,000 to a Russian billionaire connected to the Kremlin after reports about the billionaire paying for part of his wedding.
- Senator Cassidy said repaying the money helps but the situation created a bad appearance.
- The U.S. national debt is about $40 trillion.
- President Trump announced a $5,000 payment to Americans if Republicans win midterm elections; Senator Cassidy said this would increase inflation.
- Borrowing more money can raise costs for mortgages, car loans, and credit cards, making life harder for many families.
- Senator Cassidy supports fixing Social Security soon, as it covers 20% of the national debt and faces insolvency in about six years.
- He emphasized that delaying Social Security reform risks the trust fund running out.
- Senator Cassidy is the chairman of the Senate Health Committee and discussed other topics related to health and vaccines during the interview.
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