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Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The GOP Senate primary runoff in Louisiana features Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow against state Treasurer John Fleming, with Letlow favored due to Trump's endorsement and her lead in the initial primary.
- Trump previously helped unseat incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict him during the second impeachment, and has strongly supported Letlow as a “fearless champion” aligned with his “America First” agenda.
- Fleming, a former congressman and Trump administration official, positions himself as the true “MAGA conservative” and believes low voter turnout among ardent conservatives could enable an upset despite Letlow’s advantage.
- Letlow has received additional support from Louisiana GOP leaders and super PACs, while Fleming faced criticism for sharing a controversial AI-generated video, which he later deleted.
- Trump’s endorsement is seen as the decisive factor likely to secure Letlow’s victory, as his backing tends to unify loyal GOP voters behind his chosen candidate.
