Ousted senator Bill Cassidy: no regrets over Trump impeachment vote
Senator Bill Cassidy expressed no regrets over his vote to convict Donald Trump during the impeachment trial, despite losing his seat in the Louisiana Republican primary. He stated that he prioritized upholding the constitution over political survival. Cassidy's loss reflects the challenges faced by Republican lawmakers who oppose Trump, as he joins others who have lost their positions after crossing the former president.
- ▪Bill Cassidy lost his seat in the Louisiana Republican primary after Trump endorsed one of his opponents.
- ▪Cassidy stated he had no regrets about his impeachment vote, emphasizing his commitment to the constitution.
- ▪His defeat highlights the political risks for Republicans who oppose Trump, as noted by his colleague John Kennedy.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat — ABC News — US
- ▪ An unburdened Bill Cassidy doesn’t regret Trump impeachment vote after primary loss — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat — ABC News — Politics
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Bill Cassidy speaks to supporters during an election night watch party on 16 May 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APView image in fullscreenBill Cassidy speaks to supporters during an election night watch party on 16 May 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APRepublicansSenator Bill Cassidy says he has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote after Louisiana lossOutgoing Republican says backing Trump’s conviction ‘may have cost me my seat, but who cares?’Associated PressTue 19 May 2026 15.11 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 15.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleReturning to the US Capitol after a stinging primary re-election loss, Bill Cassidy, a Republican senator of Louisiana, said on Monday evening that he had no regrets about his…
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