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

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.