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Sen. Kennedy Defends Trump's Strikes Against Drug Cartels

12/5/2025

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s military strikes against drug cartels and criticized Democrats and some Republicans for chaotic responses.
He likened their reactions to Jack Nicholson's The Shining character, described them as hysterical, and urged military disobedience.
Kennedy said Trump has not overstepped his authority and that cartels threaten national security.
He stated, "These people are killing our children," and labeled cartels as state-sponsored terrorists.

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s military strikes against drug cartels and criticized Democrats and some Republicans for chaotic responses.
He likened their reactions to Jack Nicholson's The Shining character, described them as hysterical, and urged military disobedience.
Kennedy said Trump has not overstepped his authority and that cartels threaten national security.
He stated, "These people are killing our children," and labeled cartels as state-sponsored terrorists.