Donald Trump Blasts Bill Cassidy As ‘Disloyal Disaster’: ‘Sleazebag’
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Senator Bill Cassidy on social media, calling him disloyal and a "sleazebag" because Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial. Cassidy is currently behind in the Republican primary for his Louisiana Senate seat, with Trump’s preferred candidate, Julia Letlow, leading in the polls.Key Facts
- President Trump called Senator Bill Cassidy “a disloyal disaster” and “a sleazebag” on Truth Social.
- Cassidy voted to convict Trump during the second impeachment trial after the Capitol riots in 2021.
- Cassidy is running for a third Senate term but is polling third in the Republican primary in Louisiana.
- Trump has endorsed Julia Letlow for the Louisiana Senate seat, who currently leads in the polls.
- Cassidy defended his vote by saying he found Trump guilty and criticized Trump’s harsh political language.
- Despite attempts to regain Trump’s support, Cassidy has not succeeded in winning back MAGA voters.
- Polls show Letlow leading with about 42%, John Fleming second with 30%, and Cassidy third with 20%.
- Several other Republican senators who voted to convict Trump in 2021 have left the Senate.
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