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Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow for possible Louisiana Senate run

Trump endorsed Letlow if she decides to run for a Louisiana Senate seat, though she had not announced a decision.

Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow for possible Louisiana Senate run
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President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow if she decides to run for a Louisiana Senate seat. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is seeking re-election, said he was confident he would win if she ran.

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Julia Letlow
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U.S. representative and potential Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Donald Trump
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President endorsing Letlow for a possible Senate run

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Bill Cassidy
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Louisiana senator seeking re-election who responded to the possible challenge

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Julia Letlow Enters Louisiana Senate Race After Trump Endorsement

Trump endorsed Julia Letlow for Louisiana’s Senate race against incumbent Bill Cassidy, and she subsequently announced a campaign. Center outlets focus on the primary’s political consequences, including Cassidy’s prospects and implications for Republican priorities; right-leaning outlets present Trump’s backing as a boost to Letlow and a threat to Cassidy, with one directly urging support for her.

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