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The senator changed his mind and voted to complete the Supreme Court case against Trump. He then massacred Trump’s defense team. It created reactions among Trump supporters and gave him a new nickname.
Bill Cassidy was one of six Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump. It was not well received by party members. Photo: Joshua Roberts, Reuters / NTB
In January, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy voted to drop the lawsuit against Donald Trump because he thought it was unconstitutional.
But on the first day of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the senator took a 180-degree turn, as the sole senator. It did not attract party members or at home in Louisiana.
56 senators voted that the Supreme Court case against Trump does not violate the country’s constitution. Cassidy was among them. Something that moved the Republican Party, writes the Politico website.
After the vote, Cassidy massacred Trump’s defenders. The Republican described Trump’s defense team as disorganized and without substance.
“The prosecution did a much better job,” Cassidy said.
The Louisiana senator is in dire straits after criticizing Trump’s lawyers and voting to sue the former president. Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Reuters / NTB
– “Psycho Bill” has betrayed us
It was not well received by Trump supporters and the Republican Party.
During the radio broadcast of Moon Griffon, host of a local radio station in Louisiana, several frustrated citizens called to criticize the man they now call “Psycho Bill,” according to Politico.
– He betrayed us, said a caller.
Cassidy’s home team in Baton Rouge was also unhappy with the senator. He stated that Cassidy had betrayed the state. Also, he received a reprimand
Cassidy is known for being a conservative senator. For several years he worked as a physician for the Public Health Program for the Uninsured. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin was among those surprised by Cassidy’s turnaround.
– It’s your decision. You have to consider for yourself what you do and say, Johnson said.
Unlike senators like Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul, Cassidy was never mentioned as a close Trump supporter.
Nor was he an outspoken critic, like Senator Mitt Romney or former Senator Bob Corker.
The Constitution and the country first
Cassidy defended her decision on Wednesday, after being the subject of massive criticism.
– The constitution and the country go before the party. Some understand this, while others are not so sure, Cassidy said.
Former Senator and Party colleague Mary Landrieu paid tribute to Cassidy.
– Many people in Louisiana are proud of him, I am among them, he said.
Extensive support
– Trump remains the most popular Republican in the country.
That’s what Marco Rubio, the Florida senator, said after the second day of the Supreme Court case against Donald Trump.
So far, the majority of Republican senators strongly back the former president. The price of speaking out against Trump can be high. Something that Cassidy was able to experience this week.
– It has political consequences
Many Republicans fear the consequences of opposing or speaking out against the former president.
Among the Republicans who voted to complete the trial, only Lisa Murkowski will run in the next two years. Cassidy recently won re-election for six new years.
“It has important political implications,” said John Thune, a Norwegian-born Republican senator from South Dakota.
Thune occupies a central place in the leadership group of Republicans in the Senate, but received much criticism for arguing against the former president’s statements about electoral fraud and attempts to change the outcome of the elections.
John Thune during a press conference with Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell. Photo: Rod Lamkey, Reuters / NTB
The Norwegian-born senator voted that the Supreme Court process is contrary to the constitution, but was impressed by the prosecution team.
– I think they were very effective. They had a forceful and forceful presentation that was put together convincingly. I think they did a good job creating a pattern,
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