“The government should not have the right to force you to participate in some type of behavior that is going to conflict with your conscience rights, and if it does or potentially does, you should have the ability to have access to courts, and currently, that's not necessarily the case.”

American politician, physician, and former naval officer

John Calvin Fleming Jr. is an American politician, physician, and former naval officer. He is the treasurer of Louisiana, a post he has held since 2024, and he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th congressional district from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Fleming also held roles in the executive branch during Donald Trump's first presidency. His public life has centered on government and medicine, combining military service, clinical work, and elected office.