Rep. Andy Ogles, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 5th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Andy Ogles, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 5th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Andy Ogles, a U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee's 5th district since 2023, recently shared his views on international relations and domestic issues through a series of tweets. These statements provide insight into his perspectives on foreign policy and constitutional rights.
On November 19, 2024, Rep. Ogles commented on the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine. He stated that "on his way out the door, after both Putin and Zelenskyy stated they were ready for peace under President Trump, Biden is engaging in a proxy war with Russia through Ukraine." The tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, he addressed the issue of violent rhetoric in public discourse. At 17:55 UTC, he tweeted: "No matter where you fall on an issue, this type of violent rhetoric is unacceptable." This message can be viewed here.
In another tweet posted at 18:52 UTC on the same day, Rep. Ogles discussed constitutional rights related to free speech and the Second Amendment. He wrote: "The Second Amendment protects her First Amendment right to heckle members of Congress. Free speech thrives because liberty is safeguarded. I’ll always stand behind that truth." The full tweet is available here.
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