Trump-Backed Challenger Tops Cassidy In Louisiana GOP Primary

May 17, 2026·2 days ago·via Fox News Politics

Louisiana Republicans just delivered a clear rebuke to Sen. Bill Cassidy, who fails to reach the runoff after a costly vote and years of friction with the GOP base. Trump-backed challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming move on, while Cassidy is left on the outside looking in. The result underscores how voters are still punishing establishment Republicans who cross the base. It is another warning shot to Washington: ignore conservative voters at your own risk. Read more about this...

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