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Controversial Trump-Backed Louisiana Candidate Accused of Rape in 2007
March 12, 2026
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A Louisiana Republican congressional candidate endorsed by Donald Trump was the subject of a 2007 rape allegation that was reported to local police but never disclosed to the public or Trump's team.
Blake Miguez, a 44-year-old Louisiana Republican congressional candidate, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he was the subject of a 2007 rape accusation that was reported to local law enforcement the same day of the alleged assault. However, this information was never disclosed to the public or, reportedly, to Donald Trump's team as Miguez became one of the rising stars in the state's Republican party.
This revelation has raised concerns within the White House that Miguez
