Ahead of Louisiana Primary, Trump Calls GOP Sen. Cassidy a “Disloyal Disaster”
As Louisiana prepares for its primary elections, President Trump is actively campaigning against Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict him during his impeachment trial. Cassidy faces challengers endorsed by Trump, including State Treasurer John Fleming and Congresswoman Julia Letlow. The outcome of the primary could lead to a runoff if no candidate secures a majority of the votes.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy is up for reelection for the first time since his impeachment vote in 2021.
- ▪Trump has labeled Cassidy a 'Disloyal Disaster' and is supporting his primary challengers.
- ▪Cassidy has raised significantly more campaign funds than his opponents despite Trump's opposition.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is up for reelection for the first time since his 2021 impeachment vote. Trump hasn't forgotten.Tom Williams/ZUMA Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. As voters in Louisiana head to the polls for Saturday’s primary elections, President Donald Trump is doing all he can to ensure that incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy gets the boot. Cassidy was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial after the January 6 insurrection, and the president hasn’t forgotten.
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