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'This is the party of Donald Trump': Lindsey Graham says Bill Cassidy lost his primary because he 'tried to destroy' the president

Graham said Cassidy lost because he opposed Trump and warned that other Republicans could face the same result.

'This is the party of Donald Trump': Lindsey Graham says Bill Cassidy lost his primary because he 'tried to destroy' the president
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Lindsey Graham said Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana’s Republican primary because he opposed Donald Trump, warning that other Republicans who cross the president could face the same outcome. Cassidy lost to Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow and John Fleming, who advanced to a runoff.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator explaining Cassidy’s primary loss and warning Republicans against crossing Trump.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who lost the Republican primary.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Letlow, criticized Cassidy and celebrated the primary result.

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative whose primary outcome Graham predicted and who disputed that prediction.

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative who won the most votes in the Republican primary and advanced to the runoff.

Louisiana Senate candidate who advanced to the runoff.

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Lindsey Graham Says Republicans Opposing Trump Risk Losing Elections

Lindsey Graham cited Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana primary loss as a warning that Republicans who oppose Donald Trump or his agenda risk losing. Left-leaning outlets cast the warning as pressure on Republican dissent. Center outlets recount the warning with additional political voices or frame Cassidy’s loss as evidence of Trump’s influence; one article instead covers Graham’s Senate-race prospects. Right-leaning outlets largely center Graham’s claim that opposing Trump risks electoral defeat.

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