After losing Senate seat, Cassidy answers whether he regrets voting to impeach Trump
Senator Bill Cassidy defended his vote to impeach Donald Trump despite losing his Senate seat to a Trump-backed opponent. Cassidy stated that he considers it a privilege to have voted to uphold the Constitution, regardless of the political consequences. His primary loss has been interpreted as a warning to Republicans who oppose Trump within the party.
- ▪Bill Cassidy lost the Republican primary in Louisiana to Rep. Julia Letlow.
- ▪Cassidy's vote to impeach Trump was described as 'momentous' and he expressed pride in upholding the Constitution.
- ▪Trump endorsed Letlow and criticized Cassidy, calling him disloyal and a 'sleazebag'.
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Louisiana After losing Senate seat, Cassidy answers whether he regrets voting to impeach Trump Cassidy, who lost to Rep Julia Letlow on Saturday, says his vote to impeach Trump was 'momentous' By Anders Hagstrom Fox News Published May 19, 2026 6:43am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lindsey Graham says Bill Cassidy lost for trying to ‘destroy’ Trump Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss shows Republicans who oppose President Donald Trump or his agenda risk political fallout inside today’s GOP. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen.
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