Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy is facing a tough challenge in Louisiana's Republican primary against Representative Julia Letlow, who is supported by President Donald Trump. Trump is backing Letlow because Cassidy voted to convict him during his second impeachment trial related to the January 6 Capitol attack.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy is running in the Louisiana Republican primary.
- Cassidy is being challenged by Representative Julia Letlow.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Julia Letlow against Cassidy.
- Cassidy voted to convict President Trump in the second impeachment trial.
- The impeachment was based on Trump's role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Cassidy is a medical doctor by profession.
- Cassidy and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have disagreed about vaccine policies.
- Despite disagreements, Cassidy helped Kennedy get confirmed as Health Secretary.
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