Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said President Donald Trump berated senators who supported the Iran war powers resolution during a recent meeting [1].

The interaction highlights ongoing friction between the executive branch and members of Congress over foreign policy authority and the limits of presidential power.

Speaking during an interview on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Cassidy said the president targeted lawmakers for their stance on the Iran resolution [1]. The senator said the tone of the meeting was confrontational, specifically focusing on those who had backed the measure to limit war powers [1].

Cassidy expressed his own boundary regarding the nature of these interactions. He said that he would not tolerate such treatment during official business [1].

"President Trump was berating the senators who supported the Iran war powers resolution," Cassidy said [1].

The senator further emphasized his position on professional conduct between the president and the legislative branch. "I'm not there to be berated," Cassidy said [1].

This public account follows a period of tension regarding the Iran war powers resolution, a measure designed to ensure congressional oversight of military actions. The clash underscores the divide between those advocating for a more restrictive use of executive war powers and the president's preference for unilateral action [1].

“"I'm not there to be berated."”

This incident illustrates the tension between the executive and legislative branches regarding the War Powers Resolution. By publicly stating he will not be berated, Cassidy is signaling a shift in how some Republican lawmakers are willing to navigate their relationship with the president when foreign policy constraints are at stake.