Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana discussed internal divisions within the Democratic Party during an appearance on “Will Cain Country,” addressing [1] disagreements over the recent government shutdown fight and the role of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.
Host Will Cain asked Kennedy about differences between Democrats who supported reopening the government and those who opposed doing so.
Cain said, “There’s something about this government reopening that has completely divided the left.”
Kennedy responded, “Senator Schumer gambled, and he lost, and he’s kind of walking around now looking like a guy who just lost his luggage.”
He added, “He did this to try to make the Bolshevik wing, which is in control of his party like him, love him, and now they’re madder than ever at him.”
Kennedy referred to the party faction he described as the “Bolshevik wing” or “socialist wing,” associating it with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York’s 14th District.
He suggested that Ocasio-Cortez could pursue future leadership roles, including a challenge to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York’s 8th District or a potential run for Schumer’s Senate seat.
Kennedy said, “There are a lot of Democrats, one of whom I think is Senator Schumer, who understand that, uh, the loon wing of his party are a bunch of loons. But, I think he’s scared of them.”
He added, “I think his testicles are on back order from China.”
“I THINK HIS TESTICLES ARE ON BACK ORDER FROM CHINA” @SenJohnKennedy [2] slams Sen. Chuck Schumer — accusing him of being too afraid to stand up to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. pic.twitter.com/2YcTSBAFPP [3]
— The Will Cain Show (@WillCainShow) November 13, 2025 [4]
During the interview, Kennedy also discussed Ocasio-Cortez’s influence within the party.
He said, “They love her like the devil loves sin, man. I mean, they just uh—and I get why. She’s attractive. She’s pretty articulate on television. She’s bold in her statements. But I’ve never heard anybody describe her as a policy maven.”
He added, “My experience with her is if you scratch the surface, you just get more surface.”
Kennedy said he believed the Democratic Party is experiencing a shift in its internal balance of power.
“I don’t think the loon wing of the party is the majority of the Democratic party,” he said.
“Maybe I’m naive, but it’s clear that the loon wing of the party is the loudest. It’s clear that she leads them. It’s clear that they are in the ascendancy.”
He added, “And it’s clear that until the more rational Democrats stand up to her and them, the chaos will continue.”
Kennedy’s remarks followed recent comments from Ocasio-Cortez that observers interpreted as a possible indication that long-standing Democratic leaders, including Schumer, could face primary challenges from the left. The senator referenced those discussions while assessing the direction of the party.
They asked AOC if she still wants to get rid of Chuck Schumer.
“Should Chuck Schumer stay as minority leader?”
Her answer suggests she wants to take down MORE than just Chuck Schumer.
“This problem is bigger than one person…” pic.twitter.com/VcSZPeNxza [5]
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 12, 2025 [6]