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Trump endorses possible primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana

Trump said he would endorse Letlow if she enters the Louisiana Senate race.

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President Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow as a possible primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is seeking reelection. Letlow has not announced a Senate bid, and Cassidy said he is confident he would win if she runs.

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Letlow as a possible challenger to Cassidy

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and potential Senate challenger

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator seeking reelection and facing a possible primary challenger

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services secretary whose leadership and vaccine-related policies have drawn Cassidy's criticism

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Trump Endorses Letlow as Potential Cassidy Challenger in Louisiana

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow as a potential challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Senate race. Cassidy is seeking reelection. Center outlets mostly emphasize the developing Republican primary and Letlow’s candidacy, though one also presents Trump’s endorsements as rewarding allies and punishing opponents. Right-leaning outlets frame the endorsement as a sharp break with Cassidy.

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