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Trump attempts to oust GOP senator who voted to convict
- Trump endorses Julia Letlow to challenge incumbent Bill Cassidy in the Louisiana Senate race.
- Letlow is Cassidy’s anti-incumbent challenger who could announce Monday, sources say.
- Cassidy voted to convict Trump on impeachment, shaping Trump’s opposition within the party.
- Trump’s endorsement indicates a renewed effort to influence Louisiana’s 2026 Senate contest.
- Letlow is known for filling her late husband’s seat and has Trump’s backing to run.
- Cassidy remains a key figure in the Senate, chairing the HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, and PENSIONS committee.
- The endorsement signals a broader strategy as Trump pursues influence in GOP primaries.
- Letlow’s response to the endorsement remains cryptic as she weighs entering the race.
- The Louisiana race is pivotal for Republicans maintaining Senate control this cycle.
- The Daily Mail coverage frames the endorsements within ongoing party rivalries since 2021.
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