Disloyal Senator Cassidy Defeated in Louisiana GOP Primary; True Conservatives Letlow and Fleming Advance to Runoff
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Senator Bill Cassidy was rejected by Louisiana Republicans after betraying President Trump, as Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow and steadfast conservative John Fleming move forward to the runoff.
Senator Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana's Republican primary on Saturday, after turning his back on the will of conservative voters by voting to convict President Donald Trump during the baseless impeachment trial over the January 6 events. Cassidy’s betrayal created a deep rift with Trump and the Republican base, leading to President Trump’s endorsement of Julia Letlow, a true conservative who has consistently supported the America First agenda. Trump made his stance clear on primary day, calling Cassidy a 'disloyal disaster' and urging voters to support Letlow. Letlow, who has served in Congress since 2021, proudly campaigned on her alignment with Trump’s successful policies, while John Fleming, a former congressman and current state treasurer, also ran as a strong, unapologetic conservative. With neither candidate achieving a majority, Letlow and Fleming will face off in a runoff on June 27 to determine who will represent Republican values in the Senate. Cassidy’s defeat is a powerful reminder that Republican voters demand loyalty to President Trump and conservative principles, especially in states like Louisiana where the America First movement remains strong.