Sen. Kennedy responds to violence at the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 27: Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 03:50 PM EST

Updated: Jan 6, 2021 / 03:56 PM EST

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NEW ORLEANS – Chaos erupted at the US Capitol on Wednesday afternoon. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy spoke out against what he called a “violent assault on the Democratic process.”

The Capitol Police have done an extraordinary job keeping us safe. I’m thankful for their heroism.

I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process & will not be intimidated by a mob that confuses chaos & destruction with strength & wisdom. I'll continue to work for LA.
— John Kennedy (@SenJohnKennedy) January 6, 2021

Sen. Kennedy has served as a United States Senator from Louisiana since 2017. Previously, the democrat turned republican served as the Louisiana State Treasurer from 2000 to 2017.