- Senator Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana's Republican primary to Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who had Donald Trump's endorsement.
- Trump criticized Cassidy on Truth Social, calling him a 'disloyal disaster' and 'sleazebag,' citing his 2021 impeachment vote.
- Trump previously endorsed cha
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