GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Blames Staffer For Deleted Homophobic Post
Representative Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., deleted a homophobic statement from his official congressional X account during Pride Month, which read: “Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.” Following backlash from both Democrats and Republicans, Ogles attributed the post to a staffer and stated the employee had been reprimanded for the “stupid, hurtful” remark. This incident drew condemnation from fellow Republicans like Rep. Mike Lawler and Sen. Ted Cruz, as well as from Democrats, with Rep. Katherine Clark calling Ogles a “bigot.” This controversy follows Ogles’ earlier remarks about Muslims not belonging in American society, which also sparked bipartisan criticism.
John Q. Hosedrinker