Gov. Jeff Landry's post about dining out hours after a deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans sparked criticism for its timing.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has come under fire after posting about eating out at a steakhouse just hours after 15 people were killed when a pickup truck drove through a crowd in New Orleans . In a photo he shared to X, Landry is seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up outside Bon Ton Prime Rib steakhouse, which is just 10 minutes from the scene of the attack, alongside his wife and several others. 'Ate dinner tonight in New Orleans . Proud to be a part of this incredibly resilient city.
See everyone at the game tomorrow!' the post said, referencing the Sugar Bowl college football game that was postponed in the wake of the attack. Some social media users criticized the timing of the post, with one calling it 'tone deaf.' Newsweek has contacted the Landry's office via email for comment. Many Louisianans were grappling with shock and fear in the wake of the attack, which has left the community unsettled. The FBI said it was investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, is believed to have driven a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter at around 3:15 a.m. on New Year's Day, killing 15 and injuring 30. Jabbar was killed in an exchange of fire with police. The FBI later said an ISIS flag was found in his truck, as well as possible improvised explosive devices. Other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter. It is currently unclear if the IEDs were linked to the attack. New Orleans officials later revealed that the mechanical barricades around Bourbon Street, intended to prevent vehicles from entering, were not functioning at the time of the attack due to a replacement project. Police had placed alternative barriers, but the attacker bypassed them by driving on to the sidewalk
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