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With Trump's backing, Julia Letlow joins US Senate race

Trump endorsed Letlow for Senate in a social media post before she announced her candidacy.

With Trump's backing, Julia Letlow joins US Senate race
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Rep. Julia Letlow announced she will challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race after President Donald Trump endorsed her. Cassidy said he would remain in the race, setting up a high-profile Republican primary.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator and incumbent Senate candidate

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

U.S. representative and Republican Senate candidate

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Garret Graves
Former U.S. Representative (R-LA)

Former Louisiana representative whose district was redrawn

Louisiana state senator and Republican Senate candidate

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader and fundraiser headliner

Louisiana state representative and Republican Senate candidate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Secretary of Health and Human Services

Louisiana public service commissioner and Republican Senate candidate

Louisiana treasurer and Republican Senate 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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