Trump Celebrates After Sen. Bill Cassidy Loses Louisiana Seat
Two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his seat in the state's primary election on Saturday. Cassidy, who voted to convict former President Donald Trump over his role in the January 6th Capitol riot, faced backlash from Trump and his supporters. Trump has publicly celebrated Cassidy's defeat, highlighting the political consequences of the senator's impeachment vote.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana Senate seat in the May 2026 primary election.
- ▪Cassidy was one of the Republican senators who voted to convict Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial.
- ▪Donald Trump celebrated Cassidy's electoral defeat, citing his impeachment vote as a reason for voter backlash.
- ▪The primary election took place on May 16, 2026, with results reported by NBC News.
- ▪Cassidy's loss underscores ongoing divisions within the Republican Party over loyalty to Trump.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ GOP Incumbent Senator Who Voted To Impeach Trump Loses Primary — Dailycaller
- ▪ U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach Trump, loses his seat in Louisiana — NPR — Politics
- ▪ Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump-backed challenger defeats two-term Republican senator in primary — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him — The Guardian — US
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CopiedTwo-term Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his seat in Saturday’s primary election. Sen. Cassidy voted to convict President Trump for his actions on January 6th, defying his party and its leader who is now celebrating Cassidy’s defeat. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin reports for Sunday TODAY.May 17, 2026
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