Republican Exiles Make the Case Against Trump
Several Republican politicians who have been ousted from Congress are now publicly criticizing former President Donald Trump. They express concerns over his leadership style and decisions, particularly regarding the economy and foreign policy. Their comments reflect a growing discontent among some Republicans about Trump's influence on the party.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary election to a Trump-backed challenger and criticized Trump's lies about the 2020 election.
- ▪Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed anger over Trump's failure to adhere to his promise of avoiding foreign wars.
- ▪Republicans like Cassidy and Thom Tillis have condemned Trump's spending priorities, particularly regarding a ballroom renovation, as a waste of taxpayer money.
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Republican Exiles Make the Case Against TrumpTargeted by the big orange boss and ousted from Congress, they’re finally speaking up.Will SaletanMay 27, 2026ShareSen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), with his wife Dr. Laura Cassidy, concedes his primary election contest on May 16, 2026 in Baton Rouge. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)ONE BY ONE, DONALD TRUMP IS PURGING Republicans he doesn’t like. Last June, after Trump threatened him with a primary, Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced he wouldn’t run for re-election. In November, facing a similar threat, then-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia chose to resign. A week and a half ago, Sen. Bill Cassidy lost to a Trump-backed challenger in Louisiana. Two days later, another Trump recruit knocked off Rep.
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