Trump kicks Senator Bill Cassidy on impeachment while Louisianans vote
President Trump criticized Senator Bill Cassidy during Louisiana's primary elections, labeling him as disloyal for his impeachment vote. Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for Cassidy's seat, intensifying the political rivalry. Cassidy, facing a tough race, avoided discussing his impeachment vote in a recent interview.
- ▪Trump called Senator Bill Cassidy a 'disloyal disaster' for voting to impeach him.
- ▪Cassidy is competing in a primary election that includes state Treasurer John Fleming.
- ▪Trump's endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow is seen as a significant boost in the race.
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Politics Trump kicks Senator Bill Cassidy on impeachment while Louisianans vote By Geoff Earle Published May 16, 2026, 6:32 p.m. ET President Trump took one more kick at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Saturday while Louisiana voters went to the polls, branding him “disloyal” on a day he risked losing his seat over his 2021 impeachment vote. “Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is a disloyal disaster. His entire past campaign for the Senate was about ‘TRUMP,’ how he’s with me all the way, and then, after winning, he turned around and voted to IMPEACH me for something that has now proven to be total “bulls—!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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