After primary loss, Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his 2021 vote to convict Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy defended his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump after losing his re-election bid in a GOP primary. He emphasized the importance of standing up for his principles, even at the cost of his Senate career. Cassidy also expressed concerns about certain policies of the Trump administration, including a proposed fund for pardoned January 6 rioters.
- ▪Bill Cassidy stated he would rather be remembered for upholding the Constitution than for political expediency.
- ▪His support for convicting Trump contributed to his loss in the GOP primary.
- ▪Cassidy believes there is still room for dissent within the Republican Party.
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CongressAfter primary loss, Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his 2021 vote to convict TrumpThe Republican senator also insisted there is still room for dissent in the GOP.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said he wouldn't disagree with President Donald Trump simply to be at odds with him following his bid for a third Senate term.Nicholad Kamm / AFP via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 9:42 PM EDTBy Sahil Kapur, Brennan Leach, Margaret Faust and Raquel Coronell UribeWASHINGTON — Sen.
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