Trump Encourages Julia Letlow to Challenge Bill Cassidy in Louisiana GOP Primary

President Donald Trump has publicly urged Louisiana Republican Rep. Julia Letlow to enter the 2026 U.S. Senate race and challenge incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary. Trump praised Letlow as a strong conservative and urged her to run, signaling continued pushback against GOP incumbents who have distanced themselves from Trump’s America‑first agenda. Letlow has not yet formally entered the race, but she expressed gratitude for the encouragement as Louisiana’s Senate contest heats up