After Indiana purge, Trump sets sights on Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy
President Donald Trump is targeting Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana in the GOP Senate primary, following a successful purge of opponents in Indiana. Cassidy, one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, now faces a competitive race with two major challengers, including Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow. The primary outcome could reflect the continued influence of Trump within the Republican Party.
- ▪Bill Cassidy voted to convict Donald Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial over the January 6 Capitol attack.
- ▪Trump and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry are supporting Rep. Julia Letlow in the Senate primary race.
- ▪If no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held on June 27 between the top two finishers.
- ▪Cassidy, a physician, has opposed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to change vaccine recommendations.
- ▪The primary is seen as a test of Trump's enduring influence in Republican electoral politics.
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Donald Trump After Indiana purge, Trump sets sights on Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy Cassidy was one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published May 16, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cassidy says he can work with Trump, deliver results despite rival’s endorsement Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., argues he can work alongside President Donald Trump, and takes aim at Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., over DEI-related initiatives, casting her as out of touch with conservative voters. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BATON ROUGE, La.
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