Ogles says homosexuality doesn't belong in US
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) said on Tuesday that homosexuality doesn’t belong in the United States.
TL;DR
- Rep. Andy Ogles stated on X that "Homosexuality has no place in America."
- This statement was made on the second day of Pride Month.
- Ogles has a record of anti-LGBTQ+ statements and legislative efforts.
- He previously called for an investigation into the Super Bowl halftime show, comparing a performance to "gay pornography."
- Rep. Mike Lawler criticized Ogles's statement as "idiotic" and highlighted the presence of gay and lesbian Americans.
- Former Rep. George Santos, who is gay, also condemned Ogles's comment, citing his own civil rights.
- Ogles also has a history of anti-Muslim statements and proposed legislation to ban immigration from certain countries.