US Senator Bill Cassidy (R)
Republican Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced his 2026 U.S. Senate candidacy, challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. Fleming, a former naval officer and senior Trump advisor, emphasized his dedication to America First principles, highlighting his service in Trump’s administration. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Pearson Cross says it will be an interesting race.
“When Bill Cassidy cast a vote in favor of impeachment for Donald Trump, he set himself up to be primaried, and to have other people looking for chinks in his armor to come after him.”
Fleming, who served as a U.S. Representative from 2009 to 2017 and co-founded the House Freedom Caucus, criticized Cassidy for voting to convict Trump during his impeachment trial, arguing Cassidy betrayed Louisiana conservatives. Cross says its likely Flemmings has gotten assurances Trump will endorse Flemming…
“Its really clear that Donald Trump doesn’t trust Bill Cassidy, doesn’t consider him loyal.”
Congressman Clay Higgins may be another challenger to Cassidy for his Senate seat in 2026. Cross suggests Trump’s endorsement will likely determine the race’s outcome among Republican contenders.
“I think Trump in this case would be the Kind Maker if Donald Trump got behind either John Flemming or Clay Higgins.”
Cassidy’s spokesperson questioned Fleming’s motives, citing his brief tenure as state treasurer and alleging his eagerness to leave Louisiana for Washington.
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