Rep. Andy Ogles, who represents Tennessee’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on his social media account on July 30, 2025, addressing topics ranging from judicial conduct to local events and university hiring practices.
In a post published at 15:23 UTC, Ogles commented on a legal matter by stating, “This judge should be disbarred—and behind bars. He’s aiding and abetting scum.”
Later that day at 16:27 UTC, he informed constituents about an ongoing event: “Don’t forget that the Nashville Congressional Passport Fair is happening NOW! And they are accepting walk-ins with pictures. See below for more details.”
At 17:48 UTC, Ogles raised concerns regarding university hiring guidelines: “Belmont Bombshell #4 My team just uncovered Belmont’s official hiring guidelines for Deans. It explicitly requires them to prioritize minority candidates—and if no minority applicants come forward, the school directs them to re-advertise the position until one does. That’s”
Andy Ogles has served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 5th District since 2023 after succeeding Jim Cooper. Born in Nashville in 1971 and currently residing in Columbia, Ogles holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University.
