Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser (R) admits he is not confident New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell can keep the city safe in the aftermath of the terrorist attack that killed 14 people in the city. .
When asked along the way interview Nungesser told The Christian Post that he was “confident” that Cantrell could keep the city safe after terrorist suspect Shamsud Din Jabar drove his pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street. '', the mayor said, “I'm not concerned.''
Nungesser added that there had been “significant changes and improvements in crime in the area” before the attack.
“Prior to this horrific incident, I saw significant changes and improvements in crime in this area,” Nungesser told the magazine. “Having said that, the mayor is completely – I don't want to say he doesn't know – he just doesn't care.”
Nungesser said that at upcoming events like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, people can expect to see “federal agents and state police presence,” as well as “other sheriff's offices that help make our streets absolutely safe.” He added that it would be necessary to do so.
During the interview, Nungesser also said that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) is moving state troopers to New Orleans “to protect perhaps the most valuable commodity in the state's $1.9 billion tourism industry.” He praised them for doing so, adding that they would make Louisiana “safer.”
“We're going to make this city safe,” Nungesser told the outlet. “The food, music and culture are like nowhere else in the world.”
Mr. Nungesser previously criticized Mr. Cantrell in the aftermath of the New Orleans terrorist attack, calling it a “clear lack of leadership.”
Nungesser: “I’m angry.” said during an interview with USA Today network. “It's clearly a lack of leadership.”
