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Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles loses Tennessee’s GOP primary amid controversies including a probe into campaign finance and past anti-Muslim remarks, underscoring the ongoing influence of Trump endorsements in competitive races.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) was ousted in the GOP primary by Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee’s redrawn 5th District, a result boosted by late endorsements and outside money that benefited the challenger; Hatcher was aided by Gov. Bill Lee’s endorsement and a flood of funds from a renewable-energy PAC as the district drew in new voters. Ogles has faced controversies including homophobic posts, a Muslims-not-belonging remark, and a 2024 FBI probe into campaign finances, and Hatcher will face Democrat Chaz Molder in November. This marks the second Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this week.
Rep. Andy Ogles lost Tennessee’s GOP primary to former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, despite Trump’s endorsement; Hatcher benefited from establishment backing (Gov. Bill Lee, former Gov. Bill Haslam, Sonny Perdue) and a heavy pro-clean energy ad push, outspending Ogles amid controversy and a DOJ investigation, setting up a likely general-election race in the deep-red district.
Rep. Andy Ogles is defending his seat in Tennessee's newly redrawn 5th District against former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, in a race intensified by a $2 million anti-Ogles ad buy and outsized outside spending. Ogles trails in fundraising and faces a district that shifted Republican, even as Trump endorses him; Hatcher outraises but has yet to flood airwaves. Controversies and an FBI campaign-finance inquiry complicate Ogles’s image as the primary vote approaches, making the outcome a test of the power of redistricting and outside money in a Trump-aligned incumbent’s bid.
Rep. Andy Ogles said a staffer posted an anti-LGBTQ message on his official X account during Pride Month, calling the post stupid and saying the employee was reprimanded. The message, which claimed 'Homosexuality has no place in America' and referenced 'Nuclear Family Month,' drew mild criticism from some fellow Republicans and underscored ongoing culture-war tensions over LGBTQ rights and Pride celebrations.
Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a post from his official X account reading 'Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month' and blamed a staffer for posting it; he says the employee has been reprimanded. The post drew bipartisan condemnation from Republicans and Democrats, including Mike Lawler, Ted Cruz and Steve Scalise. It follows previous inflammatory remarks by Ogles, and polling shows waning GOP support for same-sex marriage.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a controversial post calling homosexuality ‘no place in America’ after backlash from a fellow House Republican, with Pride Month noted in reference to the holiday; the live updates also cover Senate funding actions, a housing bill push, and other Capitol Hill developments.
A Bulwark reporter visits Nashville’s Little Kurdistan to tell how Muslim residents in Tennessee’s 5th district live under Rep. Andy Ogles’s Islamophobic rhetoric, fearing bullying and possible federal scrutiny; the district’s gerrymandered boundaries and a high-stakes 2026 race amplify their worries, with residents hesitant to speak on-record for fear of backlash.
Democrats introduced resolutions to censure Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim posts, with Ogles' measure also aiming to remove him from the House Homeland Security Committee; the move underscores rising partisan tensions but faces long odds in a GOP-controlled House, with leadership cautious and broad support limited.
House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to condemn Islamophobic comments by GOP lawmakers Andy Ogles and Randy Fine, saying he spoke to them about tone and would not pursue disciplinary action. Democrats and religious groups condemned the remarks, with Hakeem Jeffries demanding accountability. Johnson framed the issue around tone and broader concerns about anti-Muslim sentiment and sharia-law rhetoric.
Congressman Andy Ogles is facing questions about a GoFundMe campaign he launched in 2014 to build a children's burial garden. Instead of building the garden, Ogles kept the nearly $25,000 raised for what he claims were other charitable purposes, but he has provided no proof. Further investigation has revealed that Ogles could have purchased burial plots for needy families for $1,200 each, and two cemeteries say they were willing to work with him. Ogles has made up stories about his resume in the past and has not provided any evidence to support his latest claims.
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles is facing questions over a 2014 GoFundMe campaign that raised more than $23,000 in memory of his infant son, Lincoln. The initial goal was to buy plots at either Mount Hope Cemetery or Williamson Memorial Gardens and help other grieving families with the financial burden of burying a lost child. Ogles declined to answer questions about the money raised, but his office later provided a statement saying that the purpose evolved from a memorial to direct financial support for families covering the cost of funeral expenses and other needs for their children as opportunities to help arose.
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles raised almost $25,000 through a GoFundMe campaign for a children's burial garden called "Lincoln's Place" after the stillborn death of his child in 2014. However, there is no evidence of a burial garden, benches, or a life-size statue of Jesus. Ogles refuses to say what he did with the money, and some donors were not given the option to get their money back. Funeral director Pam Stephens said Ogles never followed through on plans to help organize a unified effort to aid parents dealing with the financial and emotional trauma of burying children.