POLITICSJun 2 · 21:49 UTCPOLITICO CONGRESSBy Cheyanne M. Daniels

Tennesee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles deletes anti-Pride Month tweet

Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a social media post stating 'homosexuality has no place in America' after criticism from Rep. Mike Lawler. The post referenced Pride Month as 'Nuclear Family Month' and drew backlash for its anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. Lawler condemned the message, noting the existence of gay and lesbian individuals in America.

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