Trump revenge tour barrels toward Massie with Cassidy and Indiana in its wake
President Donald Trump is actively endorsing candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, targeting incumbents like Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie. Cassidy's recent loss in the Louisiana Senate primary highlights the influence of Trump's endorsements, as he backed Rep. Julia Letlow, who won the primary. Massie now faces a challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, making his upcoming primary a closely watched race.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in Louisiana's Senate primary, losing to Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow.
- ▪Trump's endorsement is seen as a significant factor in primary elections, especially in deep-red states like Louisiana.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who has gained traction in recent polls.
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President Donald Trump is flexing his endorsement power in the 2026 midterm election cycle, with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) the latest incumbent to fall to the president’s ire and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the president’s sights. Cassidy, a two-term senator who has served on Capitol Hill for over 17 years, placed third in Louisiana‘s Senate primary on Saturday, bucking his reelection campaign before he could even make it to a primary runoff. The result does not bode well for other incumbents, such as Massie, who have earned themselves a challenge from Trump-backed candidates.
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