GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has called for a renewed sense of unity in politics while subtly criticizing former President Trump. In an essay, Cassidy emphasized the need for leaders who prioritize the country and its citizens over personal loyalty. He also highlighted the importance of constructive debate and compromise in American politics.
- ▪Bill Cassidy recently lost his primary after Trump endorsed his opponent.
- ▪Cassidy criticized the culture of treating disagreements as betrayals and called for unity in politics.
- ▪He emphasized that successful leadership should focus on serving the needs of others rather than personal gain.
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Politics GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urges renewed unity in politics By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek May 20, 2026 / 6:36 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who recently lost his primary after President Trump backed one of his opponents, took several digs at the president — without naming him — as he called for "a renewed sense of unity" in politics. "Americans are hungry for a politics that solves problems.
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