Who is Julia Letlow and why Trump is backing the Louisiana Congresswoman for US senate

US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Louisiana Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow as a potential candidate for the United States Senate if she decides to enter the race. Letlow represents Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, which includes East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension parishes. Announcing his backing on his Truth Social account, Trump said, “Should she decide to enter this Race, Julia Letlow has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, JULIA, RUN!!!” He described Letlow is a proven conservative leader and praised her record of delivering for Louisiana.


Responding to the endorsement, Letlow said, “I’m honored to have President Trump’s endorsement and trust. My mission is clear: to ensure the nation our children inherit is safer and stronger. This United States Senate seat belongs to the people of Louisiana, because we deserve conservative leadership that will not waver.”

Why Trump is endorsing Letlow

Trump said he backs Letlow because he considers her a tested and reliable “America First” leader who has consistently delivered for Louisiana. He described her as a “great star” and a “total winner,” saying he has seen her perform under the most difficult circumstances and believes she would continue to do so in the Senate.

In his remarks, Trump highlighted Letlow’s conservative priorities, saying she would work to grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, support farmers and fishermen, champion Louisiana’s oil and gas industry, strengthen US energy dominance, secure the border, enforce law and order, bolster the military and veterans, and protect Second Amendment rights.

Trump’s support for Letlow is rooted in both political alignment and a longstanding relationship. Donald Trump, then former president, endorsed Louisiana Republican Congresswoman Letlow in February 2024 following a meeting between the two at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. He has also endorsed Letlow for Congress in 2021. Her husband, Congressman-elect Luke Letlow died from complications of COVID-19 before taking office.

Who is Julia Letlow?

Congresswoman Julia Letlow represents Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives and is the state’s first Republican woman elected to Congress. She took office in April 2021 after winning a special election with 65 percent of the vote, becoming the first woman to represent Louisiana in the House in 30 years, as per her website.

Letlow serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, with seats on the Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and National Security and the Department of State. She also serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

A native of Monroe, Louisiana, Letlow has a background in education and higher education advocacy. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a doctorate in communication from the University of South Florida. Her career includes senior academic and administrative roles at ULM and Tulane University School of Medicine, as well as teaching positions at multiple universities. Letlow is the mother of two children, Jacqueline and Jeremiah.