Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who voted to impeach President Trump, just lost his primary race. Trump-backed Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will now compete in a runoff.
Here’s the news:
BREAKING: Senator Bill Cassidy has been defeated in his GOP primary in Louisiana, more than five years after voting to convict President Trump in his impeachment trial. pic.twitter.com/lWSctLkMqN
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 17, 2026
OUSTED: Louisiana Republicans send Sen. Bill Cassidy packing in Saturday's GOP primary as Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination next month. pic.twitter.com/HmsRm0iwXU
— Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) May 17, 2026
President Trump just released a statement:
Bill Cassidy, after falsely using his “relationship” with me during his political career, and winning Elections because of it, voted to impeach me on preposterous charges that were fake then, and now, are criminally insane! His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of legend, and it’s nice to see that his political career is OVER!
I’d like to thank the Great People of the State of Louisiana, and this Big Victory will only make me work even harder for your success, and all that comes with it. I LOVE YOU ALL. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP