Jeff Landry is somewhere between the rocker and the difficult situation.
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger criticized Louisiana's conservative governor during the rock band's sold-out performance Thursday at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
“We're a welcoming crowd, right?” Jagger told the thousands of festival-goers, according to NBC affiliate WDSU. “I hope Mr. Landry is enjoying the show. It's really inclusive, you know? He is trying to take us back to the Stone Age.”
Landry, who won Louisiana's gubernatorial race with former President Trump's endorsement last October, replaced former Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards to become the first Republican in the state's highest office since 2016. He has supported conservative legislation including strict abortion bans, harsher prison sentences and restrictions on gender-affirming childcare.
On Thursday night, he gave Jagger a cheerful clapback, even quoting a Rolling Stones song. “You can't always get what you want,” Landry wrote in x. “The only person who could remember the Stone Age is @MickJagger.”
Jagger, 80, has performed with the Rolling Stones for more than 60 years.
Landry, 53, ended his dig on a seemingly friendly note, writing, “Love you buddy, you're always welcome in Louisiana!” and finishing the publication with the hashtag #LoveMyCountryMusic.
Jagger has yet to respond, but several of the rock legend's fans came to his defense in response to the X post.
“That's Sir Mick Jagger for you, Jeffy,” one user answered. “Landry is a national disgrace and everyone knows it,” said another wrote.
But another person supported the governor, destination, “He was at Jazzfest and fell face down on the floor. Keep up the good work Jeff. The results will prove your [sic] In the correct way.
Jazz Fest performances continue throughout the weekend and end on Sunday. The calendar is available on the festival page. website.
