Bulwark Takes Meet America’s Worst Governor
Oct 30, 2025
Tim Miller takes aim at Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, criticizing his meddling in LSU's football decisions and inappropriate calls for a Charlie Kirk statue. He defends the autonomy of private universities against Landry’s political pressures. The discussion emphasizes Louisiana's dismal economic rankings and the urgent need for leadership focused on job creation. Miller also challenges Landry's crime-fighting proposals, advocating instead for community investment. He passionately calls for voters to demand better governance.
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Governor's Micromanagement And Trump Flattery
- Jeff Landry is publicly micromanaging LSU's football search and courting Donald Trump in a way that embarrasses local observers.
- Tim Miller argues this behavior undermines professional processes and damages the governor's credibility.
Leave Coaching Hires To Professionals
- Stay the fuck out of university personnel decisions and let professionals handle coaching hires.
- Focus on cheering and ensuring resources rather than micromanaging athletic administration.
Statue Proposal Seen As Political Posturing
- Landry proposed a Charlie Kirk statue at LSU and publicly courted TPUSA after Kirk's death, despite Kirk lacking ties to the university.
- Miller sees this as political posturing that wrongly co-opts campus spaces for partisan figures.