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Trump rips GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy on impeachment as Louisianans vote in primary

Trump attacked Cassidy over his impeachment vote and renewed his endorsement of Letlow for the Senate seat.

Trump rips GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy on impeachment as Louisianans vote in primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 16, 2026
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As Louisiana voters went to the polls, President Trump attacked Sen. Bill Cassidy over his 2021 impeachment vote and renewed his endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow in the Senate race. Cassidy discussed his campaign and impeachment vote in a Friday interview.

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Donald Trump
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President who attacked Cassidy and endorsed Letlow

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator facing a primary challenge and criticism from Trump

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative endorsed by Trump for Cassidy’s Senate seat

Louisiana state treasurer and Senate candidate

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Trump Criticizes Bill Cassidy and Backs Julia Letlow in Louisiana Primary

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Sen. Bill Cassidy and backed Rep. Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. Left-leaning outlets link Trump’s attack and endorsement to Cassidy’s impeachment vote, while one article instead covers Trump’s separate disputes with Lauren Boebert and Thomas Massie. Center outlets generally pair Trump’s role with candidate and election context, though two articles cover the Boebert-Massie disputes instead. Right-leaning outlets connect Trump’s attack to Cassidy’s impeachment vote and the risk to Cassidy’s seat.

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