After Purging Cassidy, Trump Sets Sights on Massie
Donald Trump has successfully removed Senator Bill Cassidy from the Republican Party for his impeachment vote against Trump. Following this victory, Trump is now targeting Congressman Thomas Massie in an upcoming primary. This move reflects Trump's desire to consolidate power within the party and eliminate dissenting voices.
- ▪Donald Trump defeated Senator Bill Cassidy in a significant political move.
- ▪Cassidy was ousted for voting to convict Trump during his impeachment trial.
- ▪Trump is now focusing on purging Congressman Thomas Massie in the Kentucky primary.
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Donald Trump’s efforts to assert total control over his party despite his sinking overall popularity achieved a landmark victory on Saturday with the resounding defeat of two-term Republican senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who had the temerity to vote to convict Trump of impeachable offenses in 2021. Now the president and his allies are eager to reinforce the loyalty lesson by purging rebellious GOP congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary tomorrow.Read Full Article ⟶
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