Senator Bill Cassidy says he has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote after Louisiana loss
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his Republican primary after voting to convict President Donald Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial. Cassidy said he has no regrets about his vote and believes he upheld the constitution despite losing support from Trump and some Republican voters.Key Facts
- Bill Cassidy voted to convict President Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Cassidy lost his Republican primary after President Trump endorsed his opponent.
- Cassidy said he has no regrets and feels good about defending the constitution.
- His vote to convict was a major issue in his re-election campaign.
- Cassidy supported other Trump-backed policies, like confirming the health secretary nominated by Trump.
- Fellow Republicans mostly stayed quiet or suggested Cassidy’s loss was expected.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski said Cassidy’s defeat will have consequences and appreciated working with him.
- President Trump celebrated Cassidy’s political loss on social media.
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