Trump influence and PAC funding in Southern Senate contests
Picking up: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 5 in the last 7 days
Updated 9 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Hyde-Smith secured backing from MAGA GOP leaders for her Senate race.
- Letlow secures the Louisiana Senate seat, replacing Cassidy, with Trump's support.
- Schumer-aligned PAC reserves funds for anti-Graham ads.
- Trump recruits Letlow to oust Cassidy, while Fox News and CNN report on the Graham race.
- A PAC aligned with Chuck Schumer funded advertising in Mississippi.
How it started
Letlow runs to fill Cassidy's Senate seat; Trump campaigns for Letlow while Davis challenges her, and Trump rallies for Hyde-Smith in Mississippi.
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What happened
Letlow runs to fill Cassidy's Senate seat; Trump campaigns for Letlow while Davis challenges her, and Trump rallies for Hyde-Smith in Mississippi.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hyde-Smith secured backing from MAGA GOP leaders for her Senate race.1 source
Letlow secures the Louisiana Senate seat, replacing Cassidy, with Trump's support.1 source
- A PAC aligned with Chuck Schumer funded advertising in Mississippi.Sub-event
Louisiana Senate race updates and Trump's rally supporting Hyde-Smith in Mississippi.1 source
Trump recruits Letlow to oust Cassidy, while Fox News and CNN report on the Graham race.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
American politician (born 1959)
Related events
- Julia Letlow is running in the U.S. Senate election in Louisiana, where her sponsor's attention is focused on Jeff Landry. Bill Cassidy's chances are affected by support for Fleming and challenges regarding alleged disloyalty to Donald Trump.
- The Associated Press is tracking the results of the Mississippi Senate race.
- Legal efforts are underway in Mississippi regarding polling issues and donations for the Senate race.