Wednesday’s report from Newsmax highlighted comments made by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., during a recent appearance on Hugh Hewitt’s podcast. Kennedy expressed doubts about President Biden’s public standing, suggesting that Americans have low trust in the President’s capabilities. Referencing Biden’s credibility, Kennedy remarked, “Right now, the American people wouldn’t trust President Biden to open a can of Pringles,” illuminating the significant challenges faced by the Biden administration in gaining public confidence.
The discussion arose when Kennedy responded to inquiries about Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., supporting the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot. Coons argued that the ruling aligned with the straightforward interpretation of the 14th Amendment, as detailed by Politico. Kennedy utilized this moment to cast doubt on President Biden’s trustworthiness, emphasizing the President’s diminished approval ratings.
Acknowledging the political nature of his comments, Kennedy suggested Coons’ motivation was to bolster his ally, President Biden, but emphasized that the American people wouldn’t be easily swayed. He emphasized the importance of time for the public to comprehend unfolding situations, attributing Biden’s declining poll numbers to increased awareness among the populace.
“Right now, the American people wouldn’t trust President Biden to open a can of Pringles,” Kennedy reiterated, emphasizing the widespread perception of distrust in the current administration.
In relation to the 2024 presidential race, Hewitt questioned Kennedy about former President Donald Trump’s momentum and whether it derived from concerns about the southern border crisis and perceived judicial bias. Kennedy confirmed these sentiments, attributing Trump’s popularity to a broader base affected by issues such as the migrant crisis and perceived judicial partiality.
Kennedy criticized the Democratic Party, stating, “They think that the American people are stupid,” highlighting the public’s awareness of the politicization of the justice system and accusing the Democrats of openly attempting to manipulate the election.
Shifting focus to ongoing Senate negotiations on military aid to Ukraine, Kennedy expressed apprehensions about the inclusion of immigration issues in the talks. Conservative members in the House and Senate have insisted on addressing the southern border crisis before agreeing to the proposed deal. While Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and James Lankford, R-Okla., are leading the negotiations, Kennedy questioned their ability to reach a satisfactory agreement, particularly doubting Sen. Murphy’s willingness to secure the border effectively.
