Sen. Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even after it cost him his seat
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana said he does not regret voting to convict President Donald Trump in an impeachment trial five years ago, even though it may have cost him his Senate seat. Cassidy lost his Republican primary after Trump endorsed his opponent and now speaks openly about supporting the Constitution.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy voted to convict President Donald Trump in an impeachment trial related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Cassidy lost the Republican primary in Louisiana after Trump endorsed another candidate.
- Cassidy says he has no regrets and feels proud of upholding the Constitution.
- Some Republican colleagues, loyal to Trump, reacted quietly or critically to Cassidy’s loss.
- Senator Lindsey Graham said those who oppose Trump politically will lose elections.
- Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, who also voted to convict Trump, expressed regret about Cassidy’s defeat.
- Cassidy worked to show support for Trump after the impeachment vote, including backing a Trump nominee despite some disagreements.
- Cassidy hinted he may speak more about recent political issues but did not criticize Trump directly in his latest comments.
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