"He finished behind U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who capitalized on the power of Trump's endorsement as the president continues purging his party of people he views as disloyal, and John Fleming, the state treasurer. Letlow and Fleming will compete in a runoff on June 27. The result was the latest example of Trump's unrivaled power over the Republican Party as he approaches the twilight of his second term with persistent inflation, sagging approval ratings and dissatisfaction over the war with Iran."
"Unlike some other senators who declined to run again after crossing Trump, Cassidy pushed hard for reelection and spent nearly double the combined amount of his opponents. But none of that was enough for Cassidy to qualify for a runoff, let alone win a third term. "Our country is not about one individual," he told supporters after his loss. "It is about the welfare of all Americans, and it is about the Constitution.""
"Letlow, on the other hand, swiftly embraced Trump's central role when she spoke at her victory party. "I want to say thank you to a very special man who you all know, the best president this country has ever had, President Donald Trump," she said while flanked by her two young children. Asked about Cassidy's vote at the impeachment trial, Letlow called it "a sign that he had turned his back on the Louisiana voters.""
"Trump cheered the victory on social media, saying "that's what you get by voting to Impeach an innocent man." Trump unloaded on Cassidy the morning of the election, calling him "a disloyal disaster" and "a terrible guy." Later that night, the senator made a thinly veiled referen"
Bill Cassidy was defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary and did not qualify for a runoff. Julia Letlow finished ahead of him and used Donald Trump’s endorsement to strengthen her support. John Fleming also advanced, and Letlow and Fleming will compete in a runoff on June 27. Cassidy had sought reelection aggressively and spent nearly double the combined amount of his opponents, but persistent inflation, weak approval ratings, and dissatisfaction over the war with Iran shaped voter sentiment. Cassidy’s vote to convict President Donald Trump during an impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 attack became a central criticism. Letlow framed Cassidy’s vote as turning away from Louisiana voters, and Trump celebrated the result publicly.
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