"Cassidy failed to secure enough support in the southern state on Saturday to advance to a run-off, finishing behind Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming. The two will face each other in a second round of voting on June 27. The result underlines Trump's continued influence over the Republican Party as he targets politicians seen as disloyal, even as he faces growing political pressure over inflation, falling approval ratings and criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran."
"Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters who sought to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss. While several Republicans who broke with Trump chose not to seek re-election, Cassidy campaigned aggressively for a third six-year term and heavily outspent his rivals. On the morning of the vote, Trump attacked Cassidy on social media, calling him a disloyal disaster and a terrible guy."
"Speaking after his defeat, Cassidy appeared to respond indirectly to Trump's remarks. Insults only bother me if they come from somebody of character and integrity, he told supporters. He added: Our country is not about one individual. It is about the welfare of all Americans, and it is about the constitution. Letlow, meanwhile, embraced Trump's backing during her victory speech."
"I want to say thank you to a very special man, the best president this country has ever had, President Donald Trump, she said. She later described Cassidy's impeachment vote as evidence that he had turned his back on Louisiana voters. Trump celebra"
Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana’s Republican primary and will not advance to a runoff. He finished behind Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming, failing to secure enough support to move forward. The result reflects Donald Trump’s continued influence in the Republican Party, especially against politicians viewed as disloyal. Cassidy had voted to convict Trump during the 2021 impeachment trial connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He campaigned aggressively for a third term and outspent rivals, but Trump attacked him on social media before the vote. After losing, Cassidy emphasized character, integrity, the welfare of all Americans, and the Constitution. Letlow credited Trump’s support and portrayed Cassidy’s impeachment vote as turning away from Louisiana voters.
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