Ahead of Louisiana Primary, Trump Calls GOP Sen. Cassidy a “Disloyal Disaster”
As Louisiana prepares for its primary elections, President Trump is actively campaigning against Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict him during his impeachment trial. Cassidy faces challengers endorsed by Trump, including State Treasurer John Fleming and Congresswoman Julia Letlow. The outcome of the primary could lead to a runoff if no candidate secures a majority of the votes.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy is up for reelection for the first time since his impeachment vote in 2021.
- ▪Trump has labeled Cassidy a 'Disloyal Disaster' and is supporting his primary challengers.
- ▪Cassidy has raised significantly more campaign funds than his opponents despite Trump's opposition.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 8 lean left, 3 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race — NYT — Politics
- ▪ Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Embattled Louisiana Sen. Cassidy Loses Primary as Trump-Backed Challenger and State Treasurer Head to a Runoff — TIME — Top
- ▪ Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote — New York Post
- ▪ Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary — Axios
- ▪ Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects — Cbsnews
- ▪ Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Cassidy Fights to Hang on in Louisiana Race as Trump-Backed Challenger Advances — NYT — US
- ▪ Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff — The Hill
- ▪ Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Trump blasts 'disloyal' Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary — ABC News — Politics
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is up for reelection for the first time since his 2021 impeachment vote. Trump hasn't forgotten.Tom Williams/ZUMA Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. As voters in Louisiana head to the polls for Saturday’s primary elections, President Donald Trump is doing all he can to ensure that incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy gets the boot. Cassidy was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial after the January 6 insurrection, and the president hasn’t forgotten.
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