Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down

A meeting between former President Donald Trump and Republican senators on Wednesday reportedly grew tense, culminating in Trump sternly instructing Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to sit down. The incident occurred after questions arose regarding the War Powers Resolution, according to sources familiar with the meeting. Cassidy had attempted to respond to Trump, who initially told him to sit. Cassidy later agreed to sit but stated it would not be at Trump's behest.

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He raised his voice. I lost my temper. That's not appropriate. It's the Irish in me, but I again matched his tone and his volume.

"He raised his voice. I lost my temper. That's not appropriate. It's the Irish in me, but I again matched his tone and his volume," Cassidy told reporters following the meeting. Trump had previously supported Rep. Julia Letlow in the Louisiana Republican Senate primary, a point Trump reportedly highlighted, noting Cassidy did not advance to the runoff, suggesting the end of his political career. Cassidy defended his stance, stating, "I make no apologies for standing up to the president. I am sticking up for the American people, even if I'm speaking to the president."

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I make no apologies for standing up to the president. I am sticking up for the American people, even if I'm speaking to the president.

The hour-long meeting primarily addressed the Iran war and the War Powers Resolution. Earlier that day, the Senate had passed a Democrat-led resolution, which is symbolic and lacks the force of law, to prevent the president from ordering further military action in Iran. Four Republicans supported this resolution, a move that reportedly drew discontent from Trump.

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It was very awkward when she walked in right after he said that.

Sources indicated Trump shared his disdain for Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who arrived late to the meeting. Senators described the gathering as "lively" and "spirited," with Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama likening the tone to a "half-time talk." Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota noted Trump expressed disappointment with Republicans who supported the Iran resolution but added, "He wasn't as upset as I probably would have been about it."

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It was lively and spirited.