Sen Kennedy says Trump still has ‘huge impact’ after Louisiana election shakes GOP establishment
Senator John Kennedy stated that Donald Trump continues to have a significant influence on Republican politics following the recent Louisiana Senate primary. Trump's endorsement of Congresswoman Julia Letlow played a crucial role in unseating incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming will advance to a runoff election after Cassidy finished third in the primary.
- ▪Senator John Kennedy emphasized Trump's ongoing impact on the GOP after Cassidy's defeat.
- ▪Letlow received approximately 45% of the vote, while Cassidy garnered just under 25%.
- ▪Cassidy was criticized by Trump as a 'disloyal disaster' for his impeachment vote against him.
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Media Sen Kennedy says Trump still has ‘huge impact’ after Louisiana election shakes GOP establishment Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial, was called a 'disloyal disaster' by the president By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 17, 2026 4:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sen. John Kennedy reacts to Bill Cassidy's primary loss in Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., reacts to his colleague Bill Cassidy's primary defeat in Louisiana and former Vice President Kamala Harris' potential 2028 presidential campaign. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump's "huge impact" on Republican politics is alive and well, Sen.
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