House Republican says staffer 'reprimanded' over 'hurtful' post slamming homosexuality during Pride Month
House Republican Andy Ogles announced that a staffer was reprimanded for a controversial social media post regarding homosexuality. The post, which stated that 'Homosexuality has no place in America,' was described by Ogles as 'stupid' and 'hurtful.' This incident has drawn criticism from other Republican members and highlights ongoing tensions around LGBTQ+ issues within the party.
- ▪Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee stated that a communications staffer was reprimanded for a hurtful social media post.
- ▪The post claimed that 'Homosexuality has no place in America' and was seen as a distraction from Ogles' political focus.
- ▪Other Republican representatives criticized the post, emphasizing the existence and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in America.
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Politics House Republican says staffer 'reprimanded' over 'hurtful' post slamming homosexuality during Pride Month Ogles said the post was 'hurtful and a complete distraction' from his America First focus By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published June 3, 2026 1:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Will Cain argues America has grown beyond 'peak Pride' Fox News host Will Cain questions sports leagues’ Pride Month celebrations on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GOP Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee said a communications staffer was reprimanded after making a "stupid" and "hurtful" social media post.
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