John Kennedy, U.S. Senator representing Louisiana, shared a series of posts on October 12, 2025, reflecting on political negotiations in Washington and the influence of his upbringing in Zachary, Louisiana.
In a post made at 13:12 UTC, Kennedy commented on the ongoing government shutdown negotiations by stating, “Probably the best way to end the shutdown would be to lock Thune and Schumer in a room with Katie Porter and tell them they can’t come out until there’s a deal.”
Later that day, at 17:00 UTC, Kennedy referenced his roots, writing, “I carry the many life lessons I learned back in Zachary, Louisiana to Washington every day. Washington can learn a thing or two about common sense from real America.” Kennedy has frequently cited his background in Louisiana as influential in shaping his approach to policy and governance.
At 19:00 UTC, Kennedy discussed legislative strategy involving Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, stating, “Our secret plan with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is ‘Operation: Let Her Speak.’ Sen. Schumer sees what we see, yet he can’t seem to figure out how to defeat it.” Kennedy mentioned this plan during an appearance on the Ruthless Podcast.
Senator Kennedy has served Louisiana in the U.S. Senate since 2017 and is known for using direct language in public statements. His remarks on October 12 came amid ongoing debates in Congress regarding government funding and legislative priorities.
