GOP senator targeted by Trump loses seat. Hear his response
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, has lost his bid for a third term in a remarkable defeat, after two primary challengers — including one backed by President Donald Trump — finished ahead of him in Saturday’s primary and headed to a runoff for his seat.
Rep. Julia Letlow, who won Trump’s endorsement, and a second opponent, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, will advance to the June 27 runoff, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.
CNN’s Manu Raju discusses the result with his Inside politics panel of political reporters. Also, CNN’s Dana Bash examines the trend of Congressional Republicans losing their seats after opposing Trump.
0:00 Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks out after losing the Louisiana primary election
1:37 Trump posts social media message celebrating Cassidy’s loss
4:55 Will Cassidy be a thorn in Trump administration’s side until he leaves office next year?
7:21 Former Trump aide Sean Spicer reacts to Cassidy being defeated
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