Trump blasts Sen Bill Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster,’ pushes challenger Julia Letlow in Louisiana GOP primary
President Donald Trump criticized incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy, labeling him a 'disloyal disaster' and endorsing his challenger, Rep. Julia Letlow. Letlow expressed that Trump's endorsement is significant for her campaign in the Louisiana GOP primary. The primary is set to take place soon, with Trump urging voters to support Letlow.
- ▪Trump referred to Sen. Bill Cassidy as a 'sleazebag' in a social media post.
- ▪Rep. Julia Letlow is running against Cassidy in the upcoming primary.
- ▪Trump's endorsement is seen as a powerful influence in the race.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 left, 8 lean left, 3 centre, 2 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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Politics Trump blasts Sen Bill Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster,’ pushes challenger Julia Letlow in Louisiana GOP primary Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:48am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump-backed Senate candidate Rep Julia Letlow says the president’s endorsement ‘means everything in this race’ Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., the Trump-backed candidate primary challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., tells Fox News Digital President Donald Trump’s endorsement is "the most powerful…in the world." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump bashed Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who is running for reelection, in a Saturday morning Truth Social Post, calling him a "sleazebag" and "a terrible guy." Sen.
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