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Donald Trump's Endorsement is Back

Trump’s endorsement of Letlow and criticism of Cassidy anchor the article’s discussion of his influence in Republican primaries.

Donald Trump's Endorsement is Back
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Julia Letlow led Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, with John Fleming advancing to a runoff and Bill Cassidy finishing third. The article treats the result and Donald Trump’s endorsement of Letlow as evidence that Trump’s backing may still influence Republican contests, including South Carolina’s governor’s primary.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow and criticized Cassidy

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

U.S. representative who led Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary and received Trump’s endorsement

Letlow's version of this story ↗
Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

U.S. senator who finished third in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary

Cassidy's version of this story ↗
Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative who cited his defeat of Tom Rice while commenting on Cassidy’s result

Liz Cheney
Former U.S. Representative (R-WY)

Former representative mentioned as another Republican who lost after supporting Trump’s second impeachment

Tom Rice
Former U.S. Representative (R-SC)

Former South Carolina representative whom Russell Fry defeated

Louisiana state treasurer who advanced to a runoff against Letlow

ALSO MENTIONED  Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate discussed as a potential beneficiary of Trump’s endorsement; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor whose call for a special legislative session is connected to speculation about a political bargain

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Trump Criticizes Thomas Massie Over Endorsement Statement

Outlets agree Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie and reiterated support for primary challenger Ed Gallrein on Kentucky primary day. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump’s influence in GOP primaries through his interventions against Cassidy and for Paxton. Center outlets focus on Trump’s attack and his threat to Boebert, with some attention to Massie’s response. Right-leaning outlets cast the dispute as a loyalty test and highlight risks for Massie’s allies and the campaign’s use of an old endorsement.

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