Republican voters in Louisiana heard two very different visions for the U.S. Senate during a May 5 debate featuring Julia Letlow and John Fleming. The debate aired on The Moon Griffon Show and focused on major conservative issues ahead of the election.
Hosted by Moon Griffon and KTBS journalist Jeff Bonford, the debate covered border security, healthcare, government spending, election integrity, DEI policies, and carbon capture projects in Louisiana.
Letlow Focuses on Trump Support and Family Values
Letlow centered much of her message around her support for President Donald Trump. She pointed to her conservative voting record in Congress and promoted her work on border security, pro-life legislation, and education reform.
She also criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while stressing a family-first approach. Letlow repeatedly described the Senate seat as “the people’s seat” and said she wants to fight for Louisiana families and children.
During the debate, Letlow defended her congressional record and highlighted endorsements from conservative organizations including Heritage Action and the NRA.
Fleming Pushes Fiscal Conservatism and CCS Opposition
Fleming leaned on his background as a physician, military veteran, former congressman, and former Trump administration official. He argued that his record proves he is the most conservative candidate in the race.
A major focus of Fleming’s campaign involved opposition to carbon capture and sequestration projects. He criticized federal tax incentives tied to CCS and said the projects threaten Louisiana landowners and private property rights.
Fleming also attacked federal spending levels and accused Letlow of supporting large appropriations packages in Congress.
Debate Includes Sharp Exchanges
The candidates clashed several times throughout the debate. Topics included Trump’s impeachment, healthcare costs, federal spending, stock trading disclosures, and conservative priorities.
Both candidates supported the SAVE Act and opposed counting non-citizens in the U.S. census. They also addressed concerns about border security, public safety, national debt, and election integrity.
With early voting now underway, the debate gave Republican voters a clearer look at the policy differences shaping Louisiana’s high-profile Senate race.
Listen to “The Senate Face‑Off: Louisiana Decides” on Spreaker.