Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy is a Republican Senator representing Louisiana, currently serving his second term. A former physician, he is now facing a primary challenge from Republican congresswoman Julia Letlow, who recently received a "complete and total" endorsement from Donald Trump. This endorsement is seen as a form of political retribution from Trump, stemming from Cassidy's vote to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial for inciting an insurrection. Cassidy's stance on the Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis, where he called for a full inquiry and questioned the credibility of ICE and DHS, has also brought him into the news. Separately, Cassidy, as chair of the Senate healthcare committee, has expressed optimism about finding bipartisan solutions to address rising healthcare costs, despite recent failures of competing proposals. His re-election prospects are now significantly impacted by Trump's endorsement of Letlow.