Trump Endorses Blake Miguez for Louisiana’s 5th District After Senate Switch
The endorsement follows Julia Letlow’s Trump-backed Senate bid that reordered Louisiana’s GOP field.
Overview
- Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez ended his Senate challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy and announced a run for Rep. Julia Letlow’s House seat.
- Trump declared a "Complete and Total Endorsement" for Miguez on Truth Social, calling him a "MAGA Warrior."
- Miguez said he remains committed to backing the president’s agenda and will redirect his Senate campaign resources to the House race.
- His campaign reported a $3.6 million war chest, including $1.75 million raised in the final quarter of 2025.
- Letlow entered the Senate race last month with the president’s backing, and state Rep. Julie Emerson exited the contest after her entry.