Trump, Cassidy clash over Iran war powers resolution at Senate GOP lunch

President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy engaged in a heated exchange during a closed-door Senate Republican lunch over Cassidy's vote on a war powers resolution concerning Iran. Multiple sources present at the lunch described Trump as raising his voice and calling Cassidy a "lunatic."

Cassidy, who recently lost a primary election partly due to his impeachment vote against Trump, defended his stance, stating that the administration had not provided sufficient information or met objectives regarding Iran. He later thanked Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff for a "thorough briefing" on Iran at the White House, addressing many of his concerns.

The incident occurred as the U.S. Senate blocked an Iran war powers resolution. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky voted "present" on the resolution.

Trump also participated in the opening ceremony for the "Great American State Fair" and met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Trump had also canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill.