Trump's Endorsement Tested in Louisiana

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Louisiana’s Senate runoff is a high-stakes showdown between Julia Letlow, Trump’s endorsed rising star, and John Fleming, the establishment-backed conservative — a battle that could signal whether Trump’s political muscle still dominates the GOP. Letlow, propelled by Trump and Gov. Landry, surged past the primary after her husband’s tragic death, while Fleming leans on his congressional experience and Trump ties. This race mirrors a national trend: Trump’s endorsements are reshaping GOP primaries, ousting incumbents — but not without setbacks, like Iowa and Georgia. A Letlow win would be…