Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination
TL;DR
- Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his Republican primary re-election bid after voting to convict President Trump in his impeachment trial.
- Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming will face each other in a runoff election for the GOP Senate nomination.
- President Trump strongly endorsed Letlow and celebrated Cassidy's defeat.
- Letlow highlighted her "America First" platform and close ties to Trump, while Fleming positioned himself as the most conservative candidate.
- Cassidy conceded, urging against claims of stolen elections, while Trump reveled in the senator's ouster.