If you’ve been a Citizens for a New Louisiana member for a while—or even if you’ve just kept up with our work—you know that Congressman Clay Higgins is one of our favorite examples of how Louisiana can get it right.
“Getting it right” isn’t about being perfect. It’s about having the courage to try and the humility to listen. That’s what we’ve seen again and again from Congressman Higgins: a genuine desire to reset our country, state, and community onto the righteous path our founders envisioned.
You’ve likely seen it in others, too. When someone in public service consistently fights for the right things, they begin to carry an almost otherworldly aura. Other representatives are watching—and probably a little jealous. Examples like Clay Higgins prove that someone who stands on principle is far more popular than those who compromise their principles for political gain.
Proof That It Works
Louisiana has produced leaders whose principled conservatism resonates far beyond our borders. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise all come to mind. Each served in our state legislature and rose to national prominence by holding firm to their convictions.
Then there’s U.S. Senator John Kennedy, who climbed the electoral ladder through his fiscally conservative work, including his time as Louisiana’s State Treasurer. Another is Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation. Though he never held elected office, he founded Jean Paul the Great Academy in Lafayette and has become a national force thanks to his leadership and work on Project 2025.
The Bulletproof Clay Higgins
That nickname—*“Bulletproof”*—was given to Clay Higgins during a conversation a year or two ago. The subject was conservative lawmakers, and the phrase didn’t refer to actual bullets, but to elections. In a world of shifting alliances and hollow soundbites, Congressman Higgins is a rare constant. He’s been called bulletproof not because he avoids criticism, but because he wears his convictions like political armor.
Louisiana sent a street cop to Congress, and he’s never forgotten it. Even after all these years, he has no flashy DC apartment. He still sleeps in his office. That’s public service in its purest form.
He’s also not in DC unless he needs to be. When Congress isn’t in session, he’s back home in the district—on weekends, holidays, and in between. Against all advice, he’s never changed his personal cell number. While he can’t always answer right away, he calls everyone back. When’s the last time you heard of a Congressman doing that?
We the People
It’s refreshing to have someone in Congress still dialed into his home state and district. Even now, some local leaders aren’t used to Clay Higgins telling the legislature exactly where he stands. Whether through statements, posts on X, or simply picking up the phone, he never shies away from making his position known.
Louisiana’s “leadership” wasn’t elected to be our overlords. Congressman Higgins reminds them—and all of us—that focusing on individual liberty is a winning issue. Unlike many in public office, he still believes in the ideals of America’s self-governance: that *the people are supreme*.
Our country was founded on that principle, and Clay Higgins embodies it. When he sees a system drifting from our founding values, he speaks up—because he knows his booming voice carries real weight in today’s political climate.
So next time you feel like the system is rigged against We the People, remember: Clay Higgins is proof that it doesn’t have to be. He’s not just fighting for us. He’s fighting with us. In fact, he’s probably fighting harder than most of us ever could—to make sure your voice is heard in Washington, in Baton Rouge, and in your own hometown.
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The DOGE Effect: What If We Cut Waste in Louisiana?
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are slashing waste in Washington, and the whole world is watching. Many have said, “That’s great—but we need to do the same thing in Louisiana!”
What most don’t realize is that Citizens for a New Louisiana has been ‘DOGE before DOGE was cool.’ Our investigatory work exposes government waste, backroom deals, and left-wing slush funds. And when people know what their government is really doing, it stops.
Want proof? Just change a few words:
👉 If you knew your government was funding erotic children’s books, they’d stop doing it.
👉 If you knew your government was sending millions to activist NGOs, they’d stop doing it.
👉 If you knew your government was emboldening hard-Left activists, they’d stop doing it.
We’ve covered transparency issues for almost seven years. No one else in Louisiana is looking this closely at where your tax dollars are going. Are you fed up with the hundreds of millions of dollars flowing from Louisiana's treasury into the pockets of NGOs and left-wing activists? If so, you’re not alone. But exposing it isn’t enough—we need your help to stop it.
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