Trending Now - Cassidy Stands by Trump Impeachment Vote Despite Senate Loss
WHO:
Alternet - Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary reelection bid to Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
ABC News - Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
Fox News - Sen. Bill Cassidy
WHAT:
ABC News - Cassidy described his impeachment vote as a "momentous" decision.
The Guardian - Cassidy stated, “I had the privilege of voting to uphold the constitution – isn’t that a great thing?”
The Guardian - Cassidy expressed that he feels “great” about his service to the country and the Constitution.
The Guardian - Cassidy criticized a new nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies, stating, “We are a nation of laws. You can’t just make up things.”
Alternet - Cassidy's primary reelection bid resulted in a runoff between Letlow and Fleming in June.
ABC News - Cassidy stated he has no regrets about his vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges.
Fox News - Cassidy described his impeachment vote as a "privilege" to uphold the Constitution.
WHERE:
ABC News - Louisiana
WHEN:
The Guardian - A runoff for Cassidy’s seat is scheduled for 27 June.
WHY:
The Guardian - Cassidy's vote to convict Trump on impeachment charges “was an issue, there’s no question,” according to his colleague John Kennedy.
Fox News - Cassidy's motivation for voting to impeach Trump was to uphold the Constitution.
HOW:
Alternet - Cassidy holds veto power over key nominees as chair of the Senate committee overseeing health care, labor, and education, and as a member of the Senate Finance Committee.
(UPDATED May 19, 2026 23:21 UTC)
Cassidy has described his impeachment vote as a "momentous" decision, expressing pride in upholding the Constitution and feeling "great" about his service to the country. He also criticized a new nearly $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating Trump allies, emphasizing that "we are a nation of laws" and that one can't simply "make up things." Looking ahead, a runoff for Cassidy’s seat is scheduled for June 27.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 19:36 UTC)
Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his primary reelection bid, paving the way for a runoff between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming in June. Cassidy, who holds veto power over key nominees as chair of the Senate committee overseeing health care, labor, and education, will now step back from his campaign. This significant shift in the political landscape could have implications for the upcoming decisions in the Senate.
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(UPDATED May 19, 2026 17:54 UTC)
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana has expressed that he has no regrets about his vote to convict Trump on impeachment charges, calling it a "privilege" to uphold the Constitution. Cassidy emphasized that his motivation for this decision was rooted in his commitment to constitutional principles. His remarks highlight the ongoing discussions surrounding accountability and governance in American politics.