Republicans Discover Starbucks Coffee

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Banger from Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA): "This is a cup of Starbucks coffee. I checked: The most popular Starbucks coffee drink is a caramel macchiato. Caramel macchiato. Now I don't know what that is. I haven't had it. I generally don't drink coffee that takes ten or more words to… pic.twitter.com/0LDYr3pjFR

— Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) March 11, 2026

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) delivers another classic one-liner in this hilarious moment on Capitol Hill. Displaying a cup of Starbucks, Kennedy jokes that the most popular drink is a “caramel macchiato”—before admitting he has no idea what that actually is. With perfect deadpan timing, he quips that he usually avoids any coffee that takes ten or more words to order. The crowd’s reaction says it all, making this quick exchange a viral laugh that perfectly captures Kennedy’s signature Southern humor. ☕😂