U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., has recently made several public statements on social media regarding law enforcement, abortion policy, and ongoing government funding issues.
On October 9, 2025, Cassidy addressed the Senate floor to recognize two deputies from Iberville Parish who were shot in the line of duty. He posted, “I spoke on the Senate floor to honor two Iberville Parish deputies shot in the line of duty this week. We mourn the loss of Deputy Charles Riley, a husband and father who gave his life protecting our community. We are also praying for Captain Brett Stassi Jr. as he fights for a” (October 9, 2025).
Later that evening, Cassidy commented on abortion policy and FDA decisions regarding medication abortion. He wrote, “50 of my Republican colleagues and I are standing for life in calling on the FDA to reverse their decision to approve ANOTHER tool to kill babies.
Thank you, @LindseyGrahamSC, for leading this. We know abortion pills kill babies and pose a severe risk for the mother!!” (October 9, 2025).
On October 10, 2025, Cassidy criticized Democratic leadership over a government shutdown and its financial impact on taxpayers: “It’s Day 10 of the Schumer Shutdown. Here’s how much Democrats have cost taxpayers so far: $3.2 billion” (October 10, 2025).
Senator Bill Cassidy represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate and is known for his positions on healthcare and fiscal responsibility.
The recent shooting involving Iberville Parish deputies follows broader national concerns about violence against law enforcement officers.
Cassidy’s remarks about abortion pills come amid ongoing debates over reproductive rights and federal regulation of medication abortions in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval process for such medications has faced scrutiny from lawmakers with differing views on reproductive health policy.
His reference to the “Schumer Shutdown” alludes to a federal government funding lapse attributed by some Republicans to Democratic leadership under Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Government shutdowns have historically resulted in disruptions to federal services and incurred significant costs; previous shutdowns have had similar economic impacts according to analyses by nonpartisan budget offices.
