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President Trump urges Rep. Letlow to run for U.S. Senate

Trump said Letlow would have his endorsement if she chose to run for the Senate.

President Trump urges Rep. Letlow to run for U.S. Senate
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President Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow if she runs for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Letlow did not say whether she would run, while Sen. Bill Cassidy said he was seeking re-election and would welcome the challenge.

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President who endorsed Letlow for a possible Senate run

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Louisiana representative urged by Trump to run for the Senate

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Louisiana state senator challenging Cassidy

St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman challenging Cassidy

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Louisiana senator seeking re-election

Louisiana treasurer challenging Cassidy

Congressman-elect and Julia Letlow’s late husband

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Trump Endorses Julia Letlow for Louisiana Senate Race

Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for a potential Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Senate race. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the endorsement as a betrayal or grievance-driven break with Cassidy, and one highlights the risk to his support on Senate issues. Center outlets mostly report the campaign development and examine possible consequences for Senate Republicans and their agenda. Right-leaning outlets focus on Letlow’s Trump-backed bid, with some portraying the endorsement as a setback for Cassidy.

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