Rep. Andy Ogles, U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee’s 5th district, posted several statements on his X (formerly Twitter) account in October 2025, commenting on national policy and recent events.
On October 11, 2025, Ogles drew a contrast between former President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers regarding military and immigration funding. He stated, “Trump is for paying the troops. Democrats are for paying illegals.”
Two days later, on October 13, 2025, Ogles marked a federal holiday with a brief message: “Happy Columbus Day!”
Later that same day, Ogles praised former President Trump’s actions in relation to American hostages and referenced recent violence in Israel. He wrote, “President Trump promised to bring our American hostages home, and he delivered. After the horrors of October 7, Israel’s resilience and America’s peace through strength have saved lives. God bless President Trump.”
Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating Christopher Columbus’s landing in the Americas in 1492. The day has become a subject of debate, with some states and cities choosing to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead. The reference to “the horrors of October 7” alludes to violent events that took place in Israel, which have been widely reported and discussed in international media. Ogles’s posts reflect ongoing partisan debates over immigration policy, military funding, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
