Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his Republican primary election after President Donald Trump opposed him due to Cassidy’s vote to impeach Trump over the January 6 Capitol attack. Despite Cassidy’s efforts to support Trump’s agenda and highlight their cooperation, Republican voters favored Trump’s endorsed candidates in the primary.Key Facts
- Bill Cassidy voted to impeach President Trump for the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Cassidy lost the Louisiana Republican primary, finishing third and missing the runoff.
- Cassidy tried to regain support by aligning with Trump’s policies and agenda.
- President Trump endorsed Julia Letlow and John Fleming for the Republican nomination.
- Julia Letlow led the primary vote and will face John Fleming in the runoff.
- Trump publicly criticized Cassidy for disloyalty and celebrated Cassidy’s defeat.
- Senator Lindsey Graham supported Trump’s position and said those opposing Trump would lose.
- Cassidy’s loss shows the strong influence President Trump has on Republican voters and candidates.
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