Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After Trump Intervenes to Oust Him
Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection
TL;DR
- Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary election.
- Donald Trump actively campaigned against Cassidy, endorsing challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming.
- Cassidy's vote to convict Trump after the January 6 insurrection was cited as a reason for his loss.
- Julia Letlow and John Fleming will advance to a runoff election to determine the Republican nominee.
- Cassidy's defeat highlights the political risks for Republicans who oppose Trump.