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President Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow for potential Senate candidacy

Trump gave Letlow his endorsement if she decides to enter the Senate race.

President Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow for potential Senate candidacy
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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President Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for Louisiana’s Senate seat if she decides to run, though she has not announced a campaign. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is seeking reelection, said he expects to win if Letlow enters the race.

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President who endorsed Letlow for a possible Senate run

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Trump Endorses Letlow as Potential Cassidy Challenger in Louisiana

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. Center outlets mostly emphasize the developing Republican primary and Letlow’s candidacy, though one also presents Trump’s endorsements as rewarding allies and punishing opponents. Right-leaning outlets frame the endorsement as a sharp break with Cassidy.

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