Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on September 20, 2026. He discussed allegations that President Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., had repaid a Russian billionaire for funding parts of his wedding. Cassidy stated that repaying the funds was a positive step but emphasized that any appearance of corruption is detrimental to public trust.
He also addressed the growing national debt, asserting that increasing government borrowing would lead to inflation and negatively impact families. Cassidy pushed for addressing Social Security to reduce debt, warning that allowing the trust fund to go insolvent would be a mistake. The senator dismissed President Trump's proposal to demand vaccine manufacturers split doses into five parts, claiming it lacked evidence and could erode public trust in vaccinations.
Cassidy stressed the importance of transparency and honesty regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness, particularly in light of President Trump's false claims about the MMR vaccine.
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