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Trump's revenge tour continues with ouster of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy

Trump endorsed Letlow and attacked Cassidy, while backing challengers to other Republicans he has criticized.

Trump's revenge tour continues with ouster of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 17, 2026
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Bill Cassidy finished behind Julia Letlow and John Fleming in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, setting up a June 27 runoff between the two challengers. The article presents the result as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to unseat Republicans who have defied him.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Cassidy’s opponent and targeted Republican critics

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who lost the Republican primary

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and target of Trump’s support for a primary challenger

Colorado representative whom Trump threatened to stop endorsing

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

Republican House candidate backed by Trump against Thomas Massie

Louisiana state treasurer and Republican Senate candidate

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Bill Cassidy Finishes Third in Louisiana Republican Primary

Donald Trump backed Julia Letlow and opposed Bill Cassidy, who finished third in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary as Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a runoff. Left-leaning outlets portray the defeat as part of Trump’s effort to remove Republicans who oppose him. Center outlets also connect the result to Trump’s pressure on GOP critics, but emphasize what it shows about his influence over the party. Right-leaning outlets mostly present the result as a win for Trump over Cassidy, with one linking it to Cassidy’s impeachment vote and another crediting Trump’s political influence.

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