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'Run, Julia, Run:' Donald Trump Praises Julia Letlow's Record, Encourages Louisiana Congresswoman To Enter Senate Race

Letlow thanked Trump for endorsing her and said the Senate seat belongs to Louisiana voters.

'Run, Julia, Run:' Donald Trump Praises Julia Letlow's Record, Encourages Louisiana Congresswoman To Enter Senate Race
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President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for a possible Louisiana Senate run and urged her to enter the race. Letlow thanked him and said the seat belongs to Louisiana voters.

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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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