In this Gateway Pundit article, Jim Hoft highlights actor James Woods’ blistering criticism of Senate Majority Leader John Thune following Bill Cassidy’s reported Louisiana primary defeat.
- The article says incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy was defeated after finishing third in Louisiana, framing the result as punishment for his votes against President Trump and support for GOP establishment leadership.
- Cassidy is criticized for voting to convict Trump after January 6, backing red flag laws, and supporting John Thune as Senate Majority Leader.
- The piece argues Cassidy’s defeat represents another blow against “Senate RINOs” and a win for America First conservatives.
- Hoft claims Thune and the Republican Senate campaign apparatus backed Cassidy, only to lose anyway.
- Actor James Woods is quoted attacking Thune over his failure to pass voter ID legislation.
- Woods points to broad public support for voter ID and questions whether Thune is working for Republican voters or the American people.
- The article portrays Thune as part of the GOP establishment problem, not a leader willing to fight for election integrity.
- Hoft concludes by agreeing with Woods’ harsh characterization of Thune and suggesting it was mild compared to what he deserves.
Read the full story: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/actor-james-woods-goes-treacherous-rat-majority-leader/
