Sen. Bill Cassidy says Trump sometimes treats Congress as an “appendage”

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who has recently lost a Republican primary for his Senate seat, says President Donald Trump sometimes treats Congress as though it is “merely an appendage.” In an interview with CBS News’s Margaret Brennan, aired on “Face the Nation,” Cassidy made the comment about the relationship between the executive branch and the legislative branch. He characterizes the Senate as a distinct institution, separate from the executive branch, and implies that Trump’s approach at times does not reflect that separation. The remarks are reported across outlets covering the same interview. Cassidy’s statement comes as Trump remains engaged in federal policy and political messaging, and it highlights Cassidy’s view of how Congress should function independently within the U.S. system of government. The sources report Cassidy’s critique without detailing specific instances referenced in the interview.