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Trump rips GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy on impeachment as Louisianans vote in primary

Cassidy faced Trump’s criticism over his impeachment vote as Louisiana voters went to the polls.

Trump rips GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy on impeachment as Louisianans vote in primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 16, 2026
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As Louisiana voters went to the polls, President Trump attacked Sen. Bill Cassidy over his 2021 impeachment vote and renewed his endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow in the Senate race. Cassidy discussed his campaign and impeachment vote in a Friday interview.

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Bill Cassidy R · LA · SEN
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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator facing a primary challenge and criticism from Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Cassidy and endorsed Letlow

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative endorsed by Trump for Cassidy’s Senate seat

Louisiana state treasurer and Senate candidate

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Bill Cassidy Loses Louisiana Republican Senate Primary

Outlets agree that Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary and that Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a runoff. Left-leaning outlets link the defeat to Cassidy’s breaks with Trump, with one article also relaying his campaign’s claim that changes to the primary process could restrict voting. Center outlets emphasize the result and Trump’s influence, while some also cover Cassidy’s concession or praise from Mitt Romney. Right-leaning outlets tie the loss to Cassidy’s impeachment vote and Trump’s intervention, and some frame it as a rebuke of Cassidy’s opposition to Trump.

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