Sen. Bill Cassidy says he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict former President Donald Trump, even after losing his Senate seat. In remarks on Monday, Cassidy defended his impeachment vote as an effort to uphold the Constitution. He characterized participating in the impeachment process as a “privilege,” emphasizing his view that the decision was guided by constitutional duty.
Both outlets report that Cassidy’s vote followed the House’s impeachment case against Trump related to his conduct around the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, specifically including allegations that Trump incited the riots. Cassidy acknowledges that the vote may have contributed to political consequences, including the loss of his seat, but he maintains that he would make the same choice again.
The coverage presents Cassidy’s comments as a response to questions about whether he regrets supporting Trump’s conviction during the Senate proceedings.
