Politics
Political Tensions Rise Amid Trump Criticisms
President Trump faced criticism from comedian Bill Maher over his recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Additionally, Trump attacked Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) as a 'disloyal disaster' ahead of the Louisiana primary.
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The Hill
President Trump took another swing at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Saturday, calling the incumbent a “disloyal disaster” ahead of Louisiana’s high stakes primary election. “Bill Cassidy is a sleazebag, a terrible guy, who is BAD FOR LOUISIANA,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Now he’s going
2026-05-16 16:19 UTC
The Hill
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday slammed President Trump's summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that China "knows what Trump likes." The summit focused on a range of topics, including how to handle Iran, the issue of Taiwan and terms of trade between the U.S. and China. It ended
2026-05-16 16:22 UTC