John Kennedy, U.S. Senator representing Louisiana, made several posts on September 16, 2025, addressing topics ranging from the Justice Department’s settlement with former FBI officials to political violence and party dynamics within Congress.
In a post published at 18:24 UTC, Kennedy questioned the Department of Justice’s recent decision regarding two former FBI employees. He wrote, “Peter Strzok and Lisa Page are both aggressive anti-Trump political activists who weaponized their positions to go after President Trump. So why then did the Biden Justice Department settle a lawsuit brought by Strzok and Page, handing them $2 million in taxpayer money?” This comment references Peter Strzok and Lisa Page’s lawsuit against the federal government after they were dismissed from their positions following revelations about text messages critical of then-President Trump.
Later that evening at 20:08 UTC, Kennedy commented on criminal charges related to an attack on Charlie Kirk. He stated, “These charges are one step closer to justice for Charlie Kirk. The assassin and anyone else involved in this absolute evil act of political violence must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Erika Kirk, Charlie’s parents, his two young kids, and everyone who”. His remarks refer to ongoing legal proceedings concerning an attack that resulted in injuries to conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
At 21:22 UTC on the same day, Kennedy criticized Democratic leadership in Congress. He posted, “Establishment Democrat leaders like Sen. Schumer know their wing of the party is going the way of the dinosaurs. They’re desperate—that’s why they’re obstructing everything President Trump does and trying to shut down the government for no reason.”
Peter Strzok and Lisa Page became public figures during Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election when private text messages between them surfaced criticizing Donald Trump while both worked at the FBI. Their subsequent dismissal led them to sue for wrongful termination; recent reports indicate that a financial settlement was reached between them and the Justice Department.
The comments regarding Charlie Kirk come amid increased concerns about politically motivated violence targeting public figures in recent years.
Kennedy’s criticism of Democratic leaders aligns with broader partisan disputes over budget negotiations and government shutdown threats—a recurring issue as Congress faces deadlines for funding legislation each fiscal year.
