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Senator Cassidy Rebukes Trump, Demands Iran War Accountability

6/28/2026

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Senator Bill Cassidy rebuked President Donald Trump for treating Congress as an appendage in the Iran conflict.
Cassidy secured a war briefing from Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff after confronting the president.
Cassidy said the war cost $29 billion, caused 13 American deaths, and described the outcome as a draw.
He objected to a Justice Department $1.8 billion fund and proposals shielding the president from IRS audits, urging accountability.

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Senator Bill Cassidy rebuked President Donald Trump for treating Congress as an appendage in the Iran conflict.
Cassidy secured a war briefing from Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff after confronting the president.
Cassidy said the war cost $29 billion, caused 13 American deaths, and described the outcome as a draw.
He objected to a Justice Department $1.8 billion fund and proposals shielding the president from IRS audits, urging accountability.