Gov. Jeff Landry extended a public welcome to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin early Monday afternoon in an interview with Fox News, saying, “I am so elated that Lane Kiffin is at LSU now.”

“It’s gonna be a great day when Lane Kiffin’s on the sideline in Tiger Stadium,” Landry said.

Landry’s comment came during a brief a brief appearance on the Fox News’ America Reports in an interview with host Sandra Smith, who asked questions about Kiffin after interviewing the governor about a looming immigration sweep in New Orleans by federal agents.

“It is official now. He’s heading to LSU. I can’t imagine this happened without your blessing,” Smith said.

Replied Landry: “All I can tell you is we got a great big, beautiful Lane coming to LSU now.”

Smith also asked Landry to comment on the

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