Sen. Kennedy tells Democrats distraught over Trumps response to LA riots to pop a Zoloft

Sen.John Kennedy derided Democrats distraught over the Trump administration’s federal intervention in the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots, warning that “sheep” are in charge of the deep blue state and “wolves” in the streets must be stopped.“I think all those people [Democrats] need to pop a Zoloft and relax a little bit,” Kennedy, R-La., said Tuesday on “America’s Newsroom,” reacting to soundbites of Rep.

Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten’s criticism of the Trump administration.“I don’t think this situation is especially complicated.You don’t need to be an astrophysicist to figure it out.

We’ve got a wolf problem in Los Angeles.They’re not peaceful protesters.

They’re wolves.They’re hurting people.

They’re destroying property.”The Louisiana Republican went on to join others in his party in criticizing Gov.Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass – both Democrats who have also publicly pushed back against federal intervention to mitigate the unrest. Kennedy said he believes a majority of Americans will agree with the president taking decisive action to stop the unrest. “More sheep is not gonna stop the wolf problem, so the federal government sent in troops and we’re stopping the wolf problems.

Last night was a better night and tonight will be better still.It’s not hard to figure out…  I think most Americans are looking at this and going, stop the wolves, and a lot of them are thinking… who’s going to pay for all this? Who’s gonna pay for this destruction? Are we gonna get the bill? That’s the way I see it.”Newsom’s office argued the demonstrations have not reached “riot” status when previously contacted by Fox News Digital.“LA riots? Have these geniuses ever seen what happens when the Eagles win a playoff game?” Newsom’s communications director Izzy Gardon said, reacting to California Republicans’ criticisms and the rio...