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Trump urges Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow to run for Senate against incumbent Bill Cassidy

Trump urged Letlow to enter Louisiana's Senate race and pledged his endorsement if she runs.

Trump urges Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow to run for Senate against incumbent Bill Cassidy
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Donald Trump urged Rep. Julia Letlow to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s 2026 Senate race and promised to endorse her if she runs. Letlow has not formally launched a campaign, while Cassidy says he plans to seek reelection.

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President urging Letlow to run and offering his endorsement

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Louisiana representative considering a Senate challenge

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Louisiana senator and potential reelection candidate

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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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