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Trump rips Cassidy as 'disloyal disaster' ahead of high stakes primary

Trump attacked Cassidy in a social media post as Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary approached.

Trump rips Cassidy as 'disloyal disaster' ahead of high stakes primary
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President Donald Trump attacked Sen. Bill Cassidy ahead of Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary, while a recent poll showed Cassidy trailing challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming.

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Donald Trump
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President who attacked Cassidy and endorsed Letlow

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator and incumbent in the Republican primary

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative mentioned as another target of Trump’s criticism

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

Louisiana state treasurer and Republican Senate candidate

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Trump Criticizes Bill Cassidy and Backs Julia Letlow in Louisiana Primary

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Sen. Bill Cassidy and backed Rep. Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. Left-leaning outlets link Trump’s attack and endorsement to Cassidy’s impeachment vote, while one article instead covers Trump’s separate disputes with Lauren Boebert and Thomas Massie. Center outlets generally pair Trump’s role with candidate and election context, though two articles cover the Boebert-Massie disputes instead. Right-leaning outlets connect Trump’s attack to Cassidy’s impeachment vote and the risk to Cassidy’s seat.

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