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'His career is over!' Trump gloats after hated GOP rival loses three-way primary

Cassidy finished last in the Republican primary, prompting Trump to declare his political career over.

'His career is over!' Trump gloats after hated GOP rival loses three-way primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 16, 2026
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Donald Trump celebrated Sen. Bill Cassidy finishing last in Louisiana’s three-way Republican primary and said Cassidy’s political career was over. Rep. Julia Letlow had Trump’s endorsement, while state treasurer John Fleming finished second and forced a runoff.

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

Senator who finished last in Louisiana’s three-way Republican primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who celebrated Cassidy’s primary loss and attacked him

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Representative endorsed by Trump to challenge Cassidy

Louisiana Senate candidate who finished second and forced a 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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