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Trump endorsement rocks Louisiana Senate race as Letlow jump in

Trump’s endorsement of Letlow over Cassidy is the development that prompted her campaign announcement.

Trump endorsement rocks Louisiana Senate race as Letlow jump in
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Rep. Julia Letlow announced a Republican Senate campaign in Louisiana after President Donald Trump endorsed her over Sen. Bill Cassidy. The endorsement reshapes the primary and puts Cassidy at odds with Trump’s choice, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune continues to back 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

Louisiana senator seeking re-election against Letlow and other Republican challengers

Cassidy's version of this story ↗
Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative launching a Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate

Letlow's version of this story ↗

Former president mentioned in the account of Cassidy’s past impeachment vote

Louisiana state senator running for the Republican Senate nomination

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader backing Cassidy

Louisiana state representative running for the Republican Senate nomination

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

Health and Human Services secretary whose nomination Cassidy supported

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Texas representative and Republican Senate candidate challenging Cornyn

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate challenging Cornyn

Louisiana state treasurer and Republican Senate candidate challenging Cassidy

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator mentioned as facing a Republican primary challenge

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Latchum, Senate Leadership Fund executive director; Garrett Graves, Former Louisiana representative considering a Senate bid

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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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