Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026

TL;DR

Senator Kennedy supports current sanctions and blockade against Iran, viewing it as effective.
He believes escalating the conflict or opening the Strait of Hormuz are options, but sending troops is not ideal.
Kennedy advises the president to focus on the cost of living to appeal to voters in the midterm elections.
He supports the executive branch's cancellation of certain funds, calling it 'spending porn' that Congress failed to address.
Kennedy believes public officials, including the president, should not use public money for self-promotional ads.

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