Senator Cassidy condemns Trump family gift and warns against inflationary cash handouts

Senator Bill Cassidy told Margaret Brennan that the $250,000 gift from a Kremlin-linked billionaire to the president’s son should have never occurred and that its repayment helps restore public trust. He labeled a promised $5,000 cash distribution to voters as inflationary, saying it would increase costs for mortgages, car loans and credit cards. Cassidy highlighted his push to address Social Security as a way to reduce the nation’s debt before the trust fund runs out.

Regarding President Trump’s suggestion to break up childhood vaccine schedules, Cassidy, a physician, said one outlet regimen is safe and that any changes must be based on solid evidence. He called for radical honesty from the president and urged clear messaging to prevent vaccine hesitancy, noting that women—who make most health decisions—support immunizations and that confusion could hurt Republican prospects in the upcoming midterms.