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Senator Cassidy Faces Backlash Over Trump Impeachment Vote

1/23/2026

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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana (R-LA) faced backlash at Phil’s Oyster Bar, with some constituents vowing not to vote for him because he opposes U.S. President Donald Trump.
He voted for the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump in 2021 and has struggled to regain Republican support.
His alignment efforts, including backing a vaccine-skeptic for health secretary, have not sufficed.
Trump has endorsed a challenger, further jeopardizing Cassidy’s re-election prospects.

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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana (R-LA) faced backlash at Phil’s Oyster Bar, with some constituents vowing not to vote for him because he opposes U.S. President Donald Trump.
He voted for the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump in 2021 and has struggled to regain Republican support.
His alignment efforts, including backing a vaccine-skeptic for health secretary, have not sufficed.
Trump has endorsed a challenger, further jeopardizing Cassidy’s re-election prospects.