Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump criticised Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, labelling him a "disloyal disaster" and a "terrible guy" in a Truth Social post. Trump's remarks were made as polls opened for Cassidy's contentious primary race, where he faces two other GOP candidates, including Trump-endorsed Representative Julia Letlow. The criticism is believed to stem from Cassidy's vote to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial over the January 6 Capitol attack. Cassidy, one of seven GOP senators who voted for conviction, acknowledged the vote might be a liability but highlighted his legislative work with Trump. If defeated, Cassidy would be the first incumbent senator in over a decade to lose a primary election. In fullTrump rants about Republican enemy amid his tough reelection fight: ‘Sleazebag, terrible guy, disloyal disaster’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

President Donald Trump has long been angry at Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict him during his second impeachment and has held up key nominations for health posts…

Louisiana primary voters could boot a sitting U.S. senator for the first time in nearly 100 years. Backing the insurgency against Sen. Bill Cassidy is President Donald Trump. The…

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.

The president's revenge tour against GOP dissenters goes through Louisiana, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces two MAGA rivals.

Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) voted to convict President Donald Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

"Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is a disloyal disaster," began a post by President Donald Trump on the day that the senator faced two challengers in his state primary.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump criticised Republican Senator…

NEW ORLEANS: US Sen. Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life in Louisiana’s Republican primary on Saturday as he faces a challenge backed by President Donald Trump, the…

Republican senator's vote in favor of convicting Trump after his 2021 impeachment over the January 6 Capitol siege has shadowed Cassidy throughout his second Senate term.

Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection

The senator lost his primary in Louisiana Saturday night, five years after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wanted his reelection campaign to be about the “present and the future.” President Donald Trump had other plans. Cassidy became the first…

A Louisiana senator bidding for a third term lost his Republican primary on May 16, in the latest demonstration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s hold over his party.

Unlike some other senators who declined to run again after crossing Trump, Cassidy pushed hard for reelection and spent nearly double the combined amount of his opponents.

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear. The Republican senator from Louisiana had tried to satisfy Donald Trump and his supporters, but they couldn't forgive him after…

President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie as "worse" than Sen. Bill Cassidy after Cassidy's primary defeat, viewing them disloyal.

Bill Cassidy lost his primary but made a winning concession speech against the president.

The message is clear to every current or aspiring Republican politician: Be a toady to Trump, or you’re out.