Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee posted that Muslims don't belong in American society and called pluralism a lie. Democratic leaders, civil rights groups, and Republican-aligned diplomat Richard Nel condemned the remarks as threats to the First Amendment. Ogles refused to retract the comments.
A Republican congressman from Tennessee is facing widespread criticism for posting an inflammatory message about Muslims online. Representative Andy Ogles wrote on social media that, quote, Muslims don't belong in American society. He followed the statement with another post claiming pluralism is a lie. The remarks triggered immediate condemnation from Democrats and civil rights organizations. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the comment disgusting and said rhetoric like that has no place in Congress. Even one prominent Republican ally of President Trump, diplomat Richard Nel criticized the message and warned against attacks on the First Amendment. That's the one before the Second Amendment that says there will be no establishment of religion in America. Ogles did not retract the statement and continued defending his position online.
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