Senator Breaks With Trump, Showing What Happens When Politicians Stop Worrying About Reelection

Senator Bill Cassidy voted against Trump's military plans in Iran and said the president "berated" senators privately. Cassidy lost his primary election in May, meaning he no longer needs Trump's voters to win again. With nothing left to lose politically, he risked angering the party. His move hints at how other senators, once freed from reelection fears, might challenge the president on major decisions ahead.