Trump blasts 'disloyal' Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary
President Donald Trump has strongly criticized Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, calling him 'disloyal' and endorsing congressional challenger Julia Letlow in the state's primary election. Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, faces a tough re-election fight despite outspending his opponents. The primary outcome may hinge on voter reactions to loyalty versus independence, with a potential runoff if no candidate secures a majority.
- ▪President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow over incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary.
- ▪Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial following the January 6 Capitol attack, a move that has defined his re-election campaign.
- ▪The senator's campaign and supporting super PAC have spent significantly more on advertising than Letlow's campaign and her supporting groups.
- ▪If no candidate receives at least 50% of the vote, a runoff between the top two will be held on June 27.
- ▪A recent Supreme Court decision affecting the Voting Rights Act led Louisiana to delay its House primaries while redrawing district maps.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump blasts 'disloyal' Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primaryRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger who has been endorsed by President Donald TrumpByTHOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press and JACK BROOK Associated PressMay 15, 2026, 11:58 PM1:10Voters cast their ballots at the Dryades YMCA polling location in New Orleans, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Sophia Germer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)The Associated PressNEW ORLEANS -- U.S. Sen.
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