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Trump targets Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana GOP Senate primary Saturday

Fleming is competing for the Republican nomination and describes himself as the most conservative candidate.

Trump targets Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana GOP Senate primary Saturday
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President Donald Trump attacked Sen. Bill Cassidy ahead of Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, where Cassidy faces Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and former Rep. John Fleming. The contest is also a test of Trump’s influence over Republican primary races.

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Republican Senate candidate and former representative

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Cassidy and endorsed Letlow in the primary

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Republican incumbent seeking renomination and a target of Trump’s criticism

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Republican House member seeking the Senate nomination with Trump’s backing

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Former president associated with the infrastructure law Letlow opposed

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

Health and Human Services secretary whose policy agenda and nomination are discussed

ALSO MENTIONED  Casey Means, Surgeon general nominee whose nomination Cassidy did not bring to a committee vote; Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor backing Letlow

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John Fleming Competes in Louisiana Republican Senate Primary

Outlets agree that John Fleming is competing with Bill Cassidy and Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, and that President Donald Trump’s involvement makes the race a test of his influence. Center outlets present the race as a test of Trump’s influence, while emphasizing Cassidy’s vulnerability and Fleming’s role in the field. Right-leaning outlets also present it as a test of Trump’s influence, foregrounding Trump’s attack on Cassidy.

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