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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy facing Trump-backed primary challenger

Name: Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy facing Trump-backed primary challenger
Uploaded: 2026-01-20T17:40:00-0500
Duration: 6 min 25 s
Description: Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a frequent critic of President Trump, now officially faces a primary challenge. Rep. Julia Letlow announced her candidacy on Tuesday, just one day after the president encouraged her to jump into the race. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Alex Conant join with analysis.

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a frequent critic of President Trump, now officially faces a primary challenge. Rep. Julia Letlow announced her candidacy on Tuesday, just one day after the president encouraged her to jump into the race. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Alex Conant join with analysis.