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Trump urges Julia Letlow to run for Senate in Louisiana | State Politics

Trump endorsed Letlow for Louisiana’s Senate race, but she did not say whether she would run.

Trump urges Julia Letlow to run for Senate in Louisiana | State Politics
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President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for Louisiana’s Senate race against Bill Cassidy, but Letlow did not say whether she would run. The endorsement could reshape a Republican contest that already includes several candidates.

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Louisiana representative and potential Senate candidate receiving Trump’s endorsement

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Letlow for Louisiana’s Senate race

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Louisiana senator seeking reelection

Louisiana public service commissioner and Senate candidate

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Former U.S. representative whose seat Julia Letlow later won

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Trump Endorses Julia Letlow as Potential Senate Challenger to Bill Cassidy

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow as a potential challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Senate race. Cassidy is seeking reelection. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement as a test of Republican loyalty to Trump, tying it to Cassidy’s past votes. Center outlets mostly present a developing primary contest, emphasizing Letlow’s uncertain plans and Cassidy’s reelection bid, although some describe her as preparing or having announced a challenge. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s forceful push for Letlow, with one headline depicting it as a break with Cassidy.

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