Trump Knifes Sen. Bill Cassidy by Unexpectedly Backing Potential Primary Foe
President Trump preemptively endorsed a potential GOP primary foe of incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, a trained gastroenterologist who has been apprehensive about some of the administration’s vaccine and medical policies.
The president encouraged Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) to jump into the race for Senate, hailing the mother of two as a “TOTAL WINNER” and “wonderful person.”
“I am hearing that Julia is considering launching her Campaign for the United States Senate in Louisiana, a place I love and WON BIG, six times,” Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday.
I'm proudly running for re-election as a principled conservative who gets things done for the people of Louisiana. If Congresswoman Letlow decides to run I am confident I will win.
— Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@BillCassidy) January 18, 2026
“Should she decide to enter this Race, Julia Letlow has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, JULIA, RUN!!!”
Cassidy (R-La.) launched his reelection bid last year and affirmed his commitment to running Saturday despite the president’s stamp of approval for Letlow. (Read more from “Trump Knifes Sen. Bill Cassidy by Unexpectedly Backing Potential Primary Foe” HERE)
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