Johnson gave a loud opinion on the matter on X -- shortly after Louisiana governor Jeff Landry issued a challenge "to the LSU Board of Supervisors to find a place to put a statue of Charlie Kirk to defend the freedom of speech on college campuses.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry inserted himself over LSU's coaching search. Landry rejected athletic director Scott Woodward's role and criticized massive contract buyouts.

Even as interim LSU coach Frank Wilson called his promotion “something you would dream of,” he eschewed the opportunity discuss his prospects for retaining the job beyond the rest of this season.