CHAIR’S STATEMENT: THE PERPETUATION OF ABSURDITY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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March 27, 2026

CHAIR’S STATEMENT: THE PERPETUATION OF ABSURDITY

Baton Rouge – We have seen numerous articles highlighting Trump’s contradictory and
vacillating behavior, as well as his failure to keep promises related to lowering grocery
prices, preserving jobs, strengthening the economy, and not starting a war. The true issue,
however, is why he was believed in the first place. Some political pundits have even
expressed disappointment over these unfulfilled promises from an individual who has
repeatedly demonstrated a pattern of dishonesty and an apparent inability to tell the truth.
The question is not simply what is wrong with Trump. Rather, it is what is inherently
wrong within Republican leadership—and more importantly, what it says about our
society—that such an individual could be knowingly elected President. There was no
reasonable or compelling justification for his election. He lacked foreign policy
experience, had no record of public service on any level, and showed no capacity for
honesty.

He has consistently exhibited mean-spirited, narcissistic behavior, openly expressed
dictatorial viewpoints, and frequently shifted positions on critical issues. The only
consistent element has been his race baiting and racially divisive rhetoric. In the absence
of any clear or credible qualifications, this raises uncomfortable but necessary questions
about the underlying reasons for his support.

It was recently announced that the Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill to
name a proposed, non-existent bridge after Trump. This proposal is an insult to the
taxpayers of Louisiana. Support for such a measure reflects a troubling reality—one that
underscores how a dangerous and unstable individual could rise to the highest office in
this great nation.

Louisiana can do better. We must do better.

Randal Gaines
Chair, Louisiana State Democratic Party