House Republican says staffer 'reprimanded' over 'hurtful' post slamming homosexuality during Pride Month

A House Republican reprimanded a communications staffer for a social media post stating 'homosexuality has no place in America' during Pride Month. The post, which was later deleted, referenced 'Nuclear Family Month,' a designation approved by Tennessee's legislature for June 2026. Another Republican criticized the statement as 'idiotic' and emphasized the presence of LGBTQ+ individuals in American society.