Senator John Neely Kennedy (R-LA), the Harvard Law graduate whose folksy filibusters and sharp quips have made him a Senate standout since 2017, was confirmed as Louisiana’s Attorney General on October 23, 2025, by a 52-48 Senate vote, succeeding Jeff Landry in a role Kennedy vows to wield as the “people’s lawyer” against “Washington overreach.” The 73-year-old, who served as state treasurer for 17 years (2000-2017), pledged in a Fox News interview to “fight for Louisiana families,” sparking 3.2M #KennedyConfirmed posts as his confirmation signals a seismic shift in the state’s legal landscape.
The “folksy firebrand” fury? A fiery for the fired: Kennedy, known for his “y’all” zingers in committee hearings (10M YouTube views), argued, “Federal bureaucrats treat Louisiana like a lab rat,” his voice a gravelly growl of grit, the “overhaul” a overhaul for the overhauled, a counter to 2025’s 15% approval dip for federal agencies (Gallup). The “AG ascent” a ascent for the ascended, his 1991 AG run (lost as Democrat) a run for the rerun.
The “fans rallying”? A torrent of triumph: The vote, with 2 GOP defections, has flooded X with “Kennedy’s king!” cries, Landry’s “he’s unstoppable” tweet sealing the sentiment. The “redefining justice”? A clarion call: Kennedy’s 2025 Senate probes (50M views) and 2024 Louisiana Liberty book (£200k sales) amplify the “legacy,” a light for the 1 in 5 Louisianans facing federal regs (Pew stats).
This isn’t senator switch; it’s a symphony of sovereignty, Kennedy’s “confirmation” a confirmation for the confirmed. The vote? Victorious. October 23? Not vow—a victory. The world’s watching—whispering “what next?” His roar? Roaring, resonant.
