Kennedy meets Louisiana National Guard members harassed in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today met and voiced his support for members of the Louisiana National Guard who were verbally abused by a protester as they patrolled Washington, D.C.

"These brave Louisiana National Guard members deserve our thanks and support-not abuse from whack jobs. I was honored to speak to them at my office today. They make Louisiana proud," said Kennedy.

On December 10, video surfaced of an activist hurling insults toward five members of the Louisiana National Guard and a bystander near Union Station in Washington, D.C.

The disturbed individual followed and repeatedly berated the men and women in uniform, calling one Guardsman "a piece of f***ing sh*t" and falsely claiming he "never did a damn thing for the country."

The Louisiana National Guard members maintained their composure and stood tall in the face of the man's harassment.

On December 11, Kennedy responded to the video, writing on X, "In real America, we don't tolerate crazed nutjobs who treat our men and women in uniform like garbage . . . They're always welcome to warm up and enjoy a moment of peace and quiet in my office."

These Louisiana National Guard members today joined Kennedy at his office, who thanked them for their service and hard work to keep Washington, D.C., safe.