Jayme

The Epoch Times published an article about Free Louisiana and other movments today. If you don't have a subscription, here's the comments we provided them: "We’re pleased that, since launching this summer, the Free Louisiana movement has already gained a champion in the state legislature. Louisiana did vote for Trump, and the majority party in both chambers in Congress, so most voters want to give them a chance to do something before embracing our movement. However, the leadership of our movement fully expects Louisiana to be as disappointed in 2025 as they were in Trump’s first term by the resistance to reform in the federal bureaucracy, judiciary, and members of the uniparty establishment in Congress. We believe that the need for independence will be clear to Louisianans soon. In the first 18 months of Trump’s first term, 70 of his initiatives or decisions were blocked by federal judges. Congress has passed laws over the years that leave very little discretion to the presidency on how the administrative state can be operated. The Republican advantage over the Democrats in the US House of Representatives is shrinking by half when this Congress is inaugurated. Louisianans are different from Californians and New Yorkers, so it’s not surprising that a 2022 poll showed that exactly half of Louisianans, including many Democrats and independents, prefer that Louisiana be independent from them." "Hi Larkin, I just wanted to check in with you regarding the New Orleans truck attack. Do you believe that perceptions of Louisiana's independence will change as a result of this tragic incident?" "Yes, I believe this tragic incident will only reinforce the sentiment that Louisiana's independence is crucial. The federal government has failed us by allowing foreign influences to jeopardize the safety of our communities. Events like these highlight the need for Louisiana to have greater control over its own security and future."