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Representative Andy Ogles Faces Backlash Over Anti-Muslim Comments

March 9 – March 13, 2026

The Bottom Line

House Democrats introduced H.Res. 1113 to officially censure Representative Andy Ogles and remove him from the Homeland Security Committee after he claimed Muslims do not belong in America. This formal public scolding follows a series of anti-Muslim social media posts that leaders from both parties have condemned. The resolution is currently in committee as lawmakers decide whether to move forward with the punishment.

Key Information

HHuffPost

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) stated on social media that "Muslims don't belong in American society" and called pluralism a "lie".

This quote is the primary evidence of the behavior that triggered the censure resolution.

WWashington Times

Rep. Shri Thanedar introduces a censure resolution against Rep. Andy Ogles... seeking to remove him from the House Homeland Security Committee.

This article details the specific legislative action taken by the bill sponsor to punish the Representative.

14 Articles

The HillCenter

House Democrat moves to sanction Ogles over anti-Muslim posts

AxiosCenter

Furor over GOP's anti-Muslim posts leaves Mike Johnson in awkward spot

Washington TimesCenter Right

'Muslims don't belong': GOP congressman's posts trigger formal censure push

Washington TimesCenter Right

Democrats want to censure GOP Rep. Andy Ogles over anti-Muslim comments; Rep. Randy Fine may be next

AxiosCenter

Democrats move to censure GOP Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim posts

HuffPostLeft

Thom Tillis Condemns 'Ridiculous' Anti-Muslim Post From GOP Congressman

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