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Sen. John Kennedy Showcases Outdoor Elliptical ‘Margaret’ in Viral Video

5/16/2026

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Senator John Kennedy posted a Louisiana carport video introducing his heavy-duty outdoor elliptical “Margaret.”
He named it after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her “kick-butt” reputation, noting that it stays outside because it is heavy and his wife won’t let it inside.
The clip earned over 422,000 X views, prompting users to praise his charm, mock his red bandanna, and call it a Southern senator moment.

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Senator John Kennedy posted a Louisiana carport video introducing his heavy-duty outdoor elliptical “Margaret.”
He named it after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her “kick-butt” reputation, noting that it stays outside because it is heavy and his wife won’t let it inside.
The clip earned over 422,000 X views, prompting users to praise his charm, mock his red bandanna, and call it a Southern senator moment.