Trump blasts Sen Bill Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster,’ pushes challenger Julia Letlow in Louisiana GOP primary
President Donald Trump criticized incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy, labeling him a 'disloyal disaster' and endorsing his challenger, Rep. Julia Letlow. Letlow expressed that Trump's endorsement is significant for her campaign in the Louisiana GOP primary. The primary is set to take place soon, with Trump urging voters to support Letlow.
- ▪Trump referred to Sen. Bill Cassidy as a 'sleazebag' in a social media post.
- ▪Rep. Julia Letlow is running against Cassidy in the upcoming primary.
- ▪Trump's endorsement is seen as a powerful influence in the race.
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Politics Trump blasts Sen Bill Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster,’ pushes challenger Julia Letlow in Louisiana GOP primary Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:48am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump-backed Senate candidate Rep Julia Letlow says the president’s endorsement ‘means everything in this race’ Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., the Trump-backed candidate primary challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., tells Fox News Digital President Donald Trump’s endorsement is "the most powerful…in the world." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump bashed Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who is running for reelection, in a Saturday morning Truth Social Post, calling him a "sleazebag" and "a terrible guy." Sen.
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