Senator Bill Cassidy says he has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote after Louisiana loss
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who lost his primary re-election bid after voting to convict Donald Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial, expressed no regrets and emphasized his vote was to uphold the Constitution.
- Cassidy acknowledged his impeachment vote likely cost him politically but stated he feels proud and "great" about standing by his principles despite Trump’s endorsement of his opponent.
- Cassidy criticized a new $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating Trump allies who claim unjust investigations, calling it unprecedented and urging Congressional oversight.
- Fellow Republicans loyal to Trump, including Senators Lindsey Graham and John Kennedy, viewed Cassidy’s loss as predictable, while Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed regret over his defeat.
- Cassidy hinted he may not seek future office soon, citing respect for democracy and implicitly referencing Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as a factor in his decision.