Landry Endorses Letlow – Fleming Accuses Meddling in Senate Race

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show March 4, 2026.we break down the Louisiana U.S. Senate race, including Governor Jeff Landry's endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow shortly after President Trump's endorsement of her. We discuss Treasurer John Fleming's accusation that the governor is "meddling" through behind-the-scenes efforts—lobbying donors, pressuring party officials, and allegedly offering Fleming alternative positions (like administration roles or ambassadorships) to exit the race—claims the governor has denied. We explore whether these actions cross from standard endorsements into interference, the weight of Trump's "insurmountable" endorsements, and how this dynamic affects the closed primary field (Fleming, Letlow, and incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy).We cover President Trump's statement that he will endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race and that the non-endorsed candidate should immediately drop out—raising questions about heavy-handed influence versus ensuring Republican unity in November.We look at the DeRidder former mayor's conviction for carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a minor (facing up to 10 years), the Bossier City Council's vote to end funding for the Bossier Arts Council due to three years of noncompliance with financial reporting, and a 12,600-gallon crude oil spill at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (with rapid containment and recovery using 32 vessels).Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!