According to the Associated Press, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, discussed with President Trump about supporting a primary challenger against Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
The outlet named Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) as a potential challenger in the primary.
Report: President Trump and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry have discussed Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow launching a primary challenge to Senator Bill Cassidy in the 2026 Louisiana Republican Senate Primary pic.twitter.com/bwwAmg85Kc
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From the Associated Press:
The Republican governor’s promotion of a new challenger to Cassidy reflects unease within Trump’s base about the two-term senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial over the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. And Cassidy, who
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