Republican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponent
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy faces a challenging primary election after Donald Trump endorsed his opponent, Julia Letlow. Cassidy's political troubles stem from his impeachment vote against Trump following the January 6 insurrection. The primary is seen as a test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party, with Cassidy's chances of re-election appearing slim.
- ▪Bill Cassidy is running for a third term as a Republican senator in Louisiana.
- ▪Donald Trump endorsed Julia Letlow, who is challenging Cassidy in the primary.
- ▪An Emerson College poll shows Cassidy in third place among likely Republican voters.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ GOP Incumbent Senator Who Voted To Impeach Trump Loses Primary — Dailycaller
- ▪ Trump Celebrates After Sen. Bill Cassidy Loses Louisiana Seat — TODAY.com
- ▪ U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach Trump, loses his seat in Louisiana — NPR — Politics
- ▪ Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump-backed challenger defeats two-term Republican senator in primary — Financial Times — World
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Bill Cassidy in Washington DC on 13 February 2025. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/APView image in fullscreenBill Cassidy in Washington DC on 13 February 2025. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/APUS SenateRepublican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponentBill Cassidy raised ire of US president for voting to impeach after January 6 – so Trump is backing Julia LetlowChris SteinSat 16 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe power of Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to its latest test on Saturday, when Louisiana holds primary elections in which the US senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to impeach the president following the January 6 insurrection, then tried to make amends by casting the pivotal vote to confirm Robert…
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