The State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans have been shaken. A terrorist attack committed on innocent people in our state’s most “popular” tourist attraction has sent shockwaves through our collective sensibilities. And while Louisiana residents from Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Monroe, and all the towns in between attempt to come to grips with the sadness left behind, there is still a lot of work for Louisiana law enforcement agencies to complete.
It is during the aftermath of tragic events, such as the one that played out in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, that we get a picture of who is really in charge of the situation. During incidents involving terrorists, it is important that cities, states, and nations demonstrate that their leaders have the situation under control and that the general population is safe from harm.
On Wednesday as details were unfolding about the events in New Orleans Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, State Attorney General Liz Murrill, and United States Senator John Kennedy were all at the podium answering questions and offering comfort. It was after Wednesday’s press conferences that some in Louisiana had an issue with Governor Landry.
Wednesday night, Governor Landry made this post to the social media site X…