Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy lost his seat in the state's Republican primary on Saturday after Donald Trump endorsed one of his opponents. Returning to the US Capitol on Monday evening, the outgoing Republican faced the end of his political career following the stinging defeat.
Cassidy defended his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump on impeachment charges during the president's first presidency. He stated that he had no regrets about the momentous vote, asserting that he voted to uphold the constitution.
When speaking to reporters, Cassidy said that while his decision may have cost him his seat, he viewed the privilege of upholding the constitution as a great thing. He expressed that he would rather be remembered for standing up for his principles, even if it ended his career in the Senate.
Following his political career-ending defeat, Cassidy is signaled as an unfettered man who could potentially become a thorn in the president's side during his remaining months in office.