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Donald Trump Celebrates Sen. Bill Cassidy's Primary Defeat

Cassidy’s failure to advance in Louisiana’s Senate primary prompted Trump’s celebratory post.

Donald Trump Celebrates Sen. Bill Cassidy's Primary Defeat
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Donald Trump celebrated Sen. Bill Cassidy’s failure to reach Louisiana’s June 27 Republican Senate primary runoff, and praised the candidates who advanced. He also used the post to criticize Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Massie’s primary.

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Bill Cassidy R · LA · SEN
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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who failed to qualify for the Republican primary runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who celebrated Cassidy’s defeat and criticized Cassidy and Massie

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative criticized by Trump ahead of his primary

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and Senate candidate who led the primary vote

Louisiana Senate candidate and state treasurer who advanced to the runoff

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Bill Cassidy Finishes Third in Louisiana Republican Senate Primary

Outlets agree that Bill Cassidy finished third in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary and will not advance, while Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a runoff. Left-leaning outlets frame the result mainly as part of Trump’s effort to oust Republicans who opposed him, often noting Cassidy’s criticism in his concession. Center outlets largely treat it as a test of Trump’s influence and report both his celebration and Cassidy’s response. Right-leaning outlets stress Cassidy’s break with Trump or voters’ rejection of his record, while some portray the result as evidence Trump’s endorsement still carries weight.

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