Opinion | Holding the Senate Matters More Than Defeating Bill Cassidy

1. 1. President Trump effectively demonstrated his ability to defeat Republican dissenters by contributing to Senator Bill Cassidy's loss in a Louisiana primary.
2. 2. Senator Bill Cassidy earned former President Trump’s lasting disapproval by voting to convict him during the second impeachment proceedings in 2021.
3. 3. The political landscape influenced by former President Trump prioritizes personal loyalty and fealty above a politician's adherence to principle or conscience.