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

Letlow is weighing a Senate run after Trump urged her to challenge Bill Cassidy and offered his endorsement.

Trump urges Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow to run for Senate against incumbent Bill Cassidy
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
Jan 18, 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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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative considering a Senate challenge

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Letlow to run and offering his endorsement

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator and potential reelection candidate

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Trump Endorses Julia Letlow as Potential Senate Challenger to Bill Cassidy

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. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement as a test of Republican loyalty to Trump, tying it to Cassidy’s past votes. Center outlets mostly present a developing primary contest, emphasizing Letlow’s uncertain plans and Cassidy’s reelection bid, although some describe her as preparing or having announced a challenge. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s forceful push for Letlow, with one headline depicting it as a break with Cassidy.

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