Trump calls Thomas Massie ‘worse’ than Bill Cassidy after senator’s primary defeat

Published May 17, 2026 1:14pm ET



President Donald Trump blasted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in a Truth Social post after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) suffered a primary defeat in his run for a third term to represent Louisiana in the United States Senate.

Speaking after the race results, Trump celebrated Cassidy’s loss and tied it to the Louisiana senator’s vote to convict him during his second impeachment trial.

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