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Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate bid against Cassidy

Trump’s endorsement of Letlow changed the dynamics of the Republican primary.

Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate bid against Cassidy
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Rep. Julia Letlow announced a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy after President Donald Trump endorsed her. The contest could complicate Senate GOP leaders’ efforts to support Cassidy.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow in the Louisiana Republican Senate primary

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator seeking reelection and facing Letlow in the Republican primary

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Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Representative and Republican Senate candidate challenging Bill Cassidy

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House and political ally of Letlow

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senator and Senate Republican leader supporting Cassidy

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who campaigned with Cassidy and urged Trump to support him

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Secretary of Health and Human Services

Steve Scalise
R · LA-1

House Majority Leader and political ally of Letlow

Representative-elect who died before entering office

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Trump Endorses Julia Letlow for Louisiana Senate Race

Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for a potential Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Senate race. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the endorsement as a betrayal or grievance-driven break with Cassidy, and one highlights the risk to his support on Senate issues. Center outlets mostly report the campaign development and examine possible consequences for Senate Republicans and their agenda. Right-leaning outlets focus on Letlow’s Trump-backed bid, with some portraying the endorsement as a setback for Cassidy.

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