Blake Miguez Seeks Trump Re-Endorsement for Louisiana House Race as 2007 Rape Allegation Lingers
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 23
Blake Miguez Seeks Trump Re-Endorsement for Louisiana House Race as 2007 Rape Allegation Lingers
1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 23
Summary
Blake Miguez said he hopes to “earn” Donald Trump’s endorsement again after Louisiana redistricting erased the congressional seat Trump backed him for in February.
The White House said Trump has not rescinded that endorsement but will review the candidate field after qualifying if needed, while Miguez still has not said whether he will run in the 5th or 6th district.
A 2007 police report accusing Miguez of rape — which never led to charges and which he denies as false — reportedly raised White House concerns that Trump’s team was not fully informed during vetting.
Callais v. Louisiana forced the state to redraw House lines and postpone the 16 May primary to November, reshaping Miguez’s options as Democrat Cleo Fields said Thursday he will not seek re-election in the new 6th District.
Qualifying opens on 5 August, with rivals already arguing Miguez’s endorsement uncertainty reflects more than redistricting as he weighs two districts outside his home town.