Trump backs Letlow, attacks Cassidy in Louisiana
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- Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate, calling her a “winner” and vowing she “will never let you down,” while labeling incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy a “disloyal disaster.”
- Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial and has faced criticism from Trump for that vote, prompting a heated primary battle.
- Letlow’s campaign has spent about $3.9 million on advertising, with a supporting super PAC (Accountability Project) spending roughly $6 million, far less than the $9.6 million Cassidy’s campaign and $12.3 million from his super PAC have spent.
- Louisiana’s Republican primary will move forward on June 1 despite a Supreme Court decision that halted part of the Voting Rights Act, delaying House primaries and potentially confusing voters.
- John Fleming is a third candidate, a state treasurer, who has spent about $1.5 million on his campaign.
Why it matters: Letlow gains Trump's endorsement and a clear path to the GOP nomination, while Cassidy faces a costly primary fight that could end his Senate career; the race will shape Louisiana’s Senate seat and the party’s direction.
