Republican senator Bill Cassidy has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to remove himself from the 2024 Republican primary race, expressing doubts about Trump’s electability following his reported conviction. Cassidy’s comments were reported by USA Today.
Republican Senator Urges Trump to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race, Citing Conviction Concerns
During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Cassidy emphasized Trump’s potential loss against President Joe Biden based on current polls. He stated, “He [Trump] will lose to Joe Biden if you look at the current polls. I think any Republican on that stage in Milwaukee will do a better job than Joe Biden, and so I want one of them to win.”
Cassidy further explained, “I think Joe Biden needs to be replaced, but I don’t think Americans will vote for someone who has been convicted. I’m just very sorry about how all of this is playing out.”
Republican Senator Urges Trump to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race, Citing Conviction Concerns
The senator’s stance against Trump is not new; he was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial. The trial centered on allegations of Trump’s involvement in inciting the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Cassidy pointed out that Trump’s case, particularly concerning the handling of classified documents, appears to be a clear-cut conviction.
Republican Senator Urges Trump to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race, Citing Conviction Concerns
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