Source: Fox News
Summary
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana was defeated in the Republican primary by Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming. Cassidy was one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. Letlow and Fleming will advance to next month’s runoff for the Republican nomination. Trump’s endorsement weighed heavily in the state he carried by 22 points in his 2024 election victory. Cassidy was supportive of Trump’s agenda and nominees since the start of Trump’s second term, but was a skeptic of Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s push to reform the nation’s health policies.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump-backed candidates continue to win in Republican primaries. Cassidy’s defeat is a testament to Trump’s immense grip over the Republican Party. Letlow’s victory is a result of Trump’s endorsement, which was seen as the most powerful endorsement in the world. Cassidy’s skepticism of Kennedy’s health policies and his support for Louisiana’s oil and gas industry were not enough to save his seat. The Republican runoff will likely be a formality, with the winner considered the clear favorite in the general election.
It’s business as usual in the Republican Party.
Author: Evan Null
