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Trump Endorses Julia Letlow For Possible Louisiana Senate

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Washington — President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly urged Rep. Julia Letlow to run and pledged his full endorsement if she launches a 2026 Senate campaign in Louisiana. Trump posted the message on his Truth Social account, calling Letlow a “total winner.” Letlow said she was honored but has not announced a decision. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in 2021 and advanced a recent HHS nominee out of committee, is seeking re-election and said he will face any challenger. Multiple local and national outlets reported the developments this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from CBS News, WAFB, Yahoo News, WDSU News, KTBS and New York Post.

Timeline of Events

2021 — Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to convict former President Trump during the impeachment trial.
2021 — Julia Letlow won election to Congress as Louisiana's first Republican woman representative.
February (reported) — Cassidy delivered a key committee vote to advance an HHS nomination.
November 2024 — Letlow won a third term representing Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
This week — Trump posted a Truth Social endorsement urging Letlow to run; Letlow declined to announce; Cassidy reaffirmed his re-election campaign.