Trump backs Julia Letlow to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in 2026 GOP primary.

Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana received Donald Trump's endorsement to run for U.S. encouraging her to run against incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary for the Senate in 2026. Letlow thanked Trump on Truth Social for praising him as a devoted conservative and "total winner," but he did not declare his candidacy. Despite facing several Republican opponents, Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump during his initial impeachment, is still optimistic about his chances of winning reelection. The endorsement demonstrates the growing ideological and loyalty divisions within the GOP.