Margaret Thatcher once ran Britain. John Kennedy’s « Margaret » mostly runs him into the ground.
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., is going viral after posting a tongue-in-cheek workout video introducing followers to « Margaret » — his elliptical trainer named after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — while wearing a red bandanna and speaking directly to the camera from his Louisiana carport.
« Hey X, I have somebody I’d like you to meet, » Kennedy says at the start of the minute-long video posted to social media Friday.
« This is Margaret. Margaret is my elliptical trainer. I named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher because both kick butt and take names. »
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Kennedy goes on to explain that « Margaret » lives outside under the carport for three reasons: the machine is too heavy to move, his wife « won’t let » him bring it inside and because he enjoys getting in a workout during Louisiana summers.
The Senator said he enjoys working outside during Louisiana summers, a detail that drew disbelief from many viewers familiar with the state’s famously brutal heat and humidity.
« As you can see, Margaret, my elliptical trainer, is out here under my carport in Louisiana, » Kennedy says. « After Margaret kicks my butt, I look for air conditioning. »
The surreal, self-aware clip quickly drew thousands of reactions online, with users roasting Kennedy’s bandanna look while also praising the senator’s everyman personality.
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« You are rocking the dadgum crap outta that bandana, » one user wrote. « I thought you were representing the Bloods for a minute. Tell Margaret I think she’s cute but evil. »
Others praised Kennedy’s personality and down-home delivery style.
« You are a gem to us normal folk Mr. Kennedy. Live long and prosper! » one supporter posted.
« Senator Kennedy is that kind of Southerner that makes you feel you’re sitting on the front porch having some bit of common sense enlighten you in that poetic Southern way, » another wrote.
The Louisiana Republican has long cultivated a folksy, humorous public image that often breaks through online with colorful one-liners and unconventional social media moments.
Kennedy ended the video with a line that only added to the internet’s fascination.
« My work here is done, » he said. « And I can see myself out. »
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Publish date : 2026-05-16 02:02:00
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