President Donald Trump’s visit to the Capitol on Wednesday turned into a shouting match with Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican he helped oust in a primary fight. The clash began when Trump demanded to know why Cassidy and other Republicans voted with Democrats to rebuke his military authority in Iran.

Trump’s Frustration Boils Over

According to Cassidy, Trump’s frustration boiled over as he raised his voice and called Cassidy a ‘lunatic.’ Cassidy refused to back down, shouting back at the president and referring to him as his ‘brother.’ The tense exchange was witnessed by dozens of GOP senators, who were reportedly exasperated by Trump’s behavior.

The meeting was intended to discuss Trump’s legislative priorities, including an elections overhaul bill that lacks the votes to pass the Senate. However, the conversation quickly turned into a heated argument over Trump’s handling of the Iran situation. Trump’s loyalists, including Sen. Rick Scott, tried to convey to the president that there are not enough Republican votes to pass his elections bill.

GOP Senators Express Frustration

Several GOP senators expressed frustration with Trump’s behavior, saying that he is getting ‘bad advice’ from his team. They also noted that Trump’s declining approval ratings are causing concern among vulnerable GOP lawmakers. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that Trump’s views on the elections bill are clear, but it’s unclear if he is willing to accept the reality of the vote count.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.