Summary
President Donald Trump endorsed Julia Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, to challenge GOP Senator Bill Cassidy in the upcoming Senate race. Cassidy, running for a third term, has expressed confidence in his reelection despite Trump's backing of Letlow. Cassidy has previously disagreed with Trump on some issues, including during the 2021 impeachment trial.
Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed Julia Letlow for the Senate race against Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana.
- Bill Cassidy has been a Senator since 2015 and is running for a third term.
- Julia Letlow currently serves in the U.S. House representing Louisiana's 5th congressional district.
- Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump during the 2021 impeachment trial.
- Despite Trump's endorsement of Letlow, Cassidy stated he is confident in winning reelection.
- Letlow became a Congresswoman after her husband, Luke Letlow, died from COVID-19 in 2020.
- Letlow has not officially entered the Senate race but has expressed gratitude for Trump's endorsement.
