Summary
- Louisiana has shifted further to the right under Republican Governor Jeff Landry’s leadership.
- Landry has signed laws requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, classifying abortion pills as controlled substances, and supporting a Texas-style immigration crackdown.
- Republicans and some Democrats support Landry’s conservative agenda, while Democrats and the LGBTQ+ community are critical.
- Speculation surrounds Landry’s potential future aspirations for national office, with comparisons to other high-profile governors.