Louisiana’s political battlefield just got a whole lot more interesting. State Senator Blake Miguez, a staunch MAGA conservative and true Trump ally, officially announced his 2026 U.S. Senate run — and he’s not holding back. In a bold, no-nonsense campaign video, Miguez laid it out plain and simple: “Bill Cassidy sucks.” With those words, he made clear that the incumbent senator, a classic RINO (Republican In Name Only), is squarely in his sights.
Miguez’s main beef? Cassidy’s infamous 2021 vote to convict President Donald Trump during the Senate impeachment trial — a betrayal that conservative voters haven’t forgotten. For MAGA supporters craving loyalty, Cassidy’s vote was a gut punch. And now Miguez is making it his mission to clean house.
“I’m running because the American Dream is worth fighting for — and DC phonies forget that,” Miguez declared in his announcement. “Bill Cassidy betrayed our state, our President, and our principles. As your next Senator, I won’t bend. I won’t break. I’ll stand with President Trump. And I’ll never stop fighting to put America First. Bill Cassidy had his shot. He missed. I won’t.”
There’s no mistaking the message: Cassidy’s days as Louisiana’s senator are numbered. Miguez is positioning himself as the true MAGA choice, ready to restore conservative values that Cassidy abandoned.
Predictably, Cassidy’s camp tried to downplay the challenge. Press secretary Ashley Bosch insisted that Cassidy is a “proven conservative fighting alongside President Trump to secure our southern border, unleash American energy, and put America First.” But talk is cheap, especially after Cassidy’s impeachment vote. Louisiana voters want action — and loyalty — not political doublespeak.
Conservatives on social media were quick to cheer Miguez’s entrance. One supporter praised the senator’s “impressive shooter” skills and 2A bona fides, while encouraging him to lean even harder into MAGA policy ideas. Another exclaimed, “You got my family’s vote!!! So glad to see you running for Senate!” And many echoed the rallying cry for a full-on America First takeover at every level of government, from school boards to federal offices.
Not everyone was convinced Miguez was the perfect candidate, though. Some conservative skeptics argued he might be more valuable continuing his work in the state Senate and suggested other MAGA warriors, like Dr. Sammy Wyatt, could be stronger contenders against Cassidy. Still, they admitted Miguez’s announcement video was “certainly clever,” and wished him well in the fight.
What’s clear is this: Louisiana Republicans are fed up with weak RINOs like Cassidy who turn their backs on Trump and conservative principles. With Miguez boldly stepping up and rallying grassroots support, the 2026 GOP primary is shaping up to be a fierce battle for the soul of the party.
For those who want true conservative leadership that puts America First, Miguez is the candidate to watch. In a time when Washington politicians too often play it safe and betray their voters, Blake Miguez’s unapologetic, take-no-prisoners approach offers a refreshing alternative — and a real chance to drain the swamp in the Pelican State.
The fight to reclaim Louisiana’s Senate seat is just getting started, and this time, the MAGA movement isn’t holding back.
