Rep. Andy Ogles blames staffer after homophobic post from his official account during Pride Month
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Nikki McCann Ramirez
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Summary
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn) faced backlash after his official X account posted a homophobic message during Pride Month, stating "Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month." His office claimed an unnamed staffer was responsible and had been reprimanded. The article criticizes this explanation as a familiar pattern among Republican lawmakers who use anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric while blaming staffers when caught.
Key quotes
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Earlier today while the congressman was in a series of meetings, a staffer posted a message on his X account that does not reflect the congressman's views or beliefs
The staffer has been reprimanded and this matter has been handled internally
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