Lousiana Guv Jeff Landry was criticized for his happy dinner photo on social media that followed the New Orleans tragedy in which 15 were killed as an ISIS terrorist attacked a New Year gathering on the famous Bourbon Street. “Ate dinner tonight in New Orleans. Proud to be a part of this incredibly resilient city. See everyone at the game tomorrow!” the governor wrote sharing a photo with his team in front of the restaurant. The Guv meant the Sugar Bowl which was postponed from Wednesday night to Thursday — amid the ongoing investigation.
Even Republicans condemned their party Governor and said Jeff Andry did not read the room before posting the photo at a time of mourning. “The dead still lay on Bourbon Street and this is the message? Horrific,” one wrote.
Jeff Landry took the criticisms head-on and said it’s important to let the world know that Lousiana does not cower to radical Islamic terrorists.
“It’s important to understand that we have many visitors in the city of New Orleans right now. Safety is our top priority and we want our guests and the world to know that Louisiana does not cower to radical Islamic terrorists. Our restaurants and all New Orleans has to offer remain open for business,” the Guv posted.
New Orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick Wednesday urged the people to continue the New Year celebration just steering clear of Bourbon Street where the terror attack took place. “There is so much to enjoy about New Orleans and we are going to make sure that our routes in the Superdome are safe today for the game and yet we had this tragic event and we’re sorry again to everyone in our community but we do want you to go about the day, as we say, just stay away from Bourbon,” the police chief said which too came under fire.
Another politician who drew fire for his ‘tonedeaf’ reaction was Republican senator Kennedy who threatened officials with “fresh hell” if the investigation did not proceed properly.
