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Rep. Andy Ogles, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 5th district, has expressed his views on several critical issues through a series of tweets. Ogles, who succeeded Jim Cooper in 2023, is vocal about maintaining high standards and accountability across various sectors, particularly where public safety is concerned.

On January 30, 2025, Rep. Ogles shared a tweet emphasizing the importance of restoring high standards across departments and industries to ensure public safety. He stated: "We must restore the highest possible standards across every department, agency, and industry—especially when lives are at stake. No more negligence. No more political agendas. Just the best and brightest protecting the safety and well-being of the American people."

In another tweet posted on January 31, 2025, Ogles called for an examination of past practices within government agencies to prevent future tragedies. He noted: "We must examine this tragedy with eyes wide open and consider every possibility—including whether past Democrat administrations prioritized DEI over qualifications within the FAA. It is our responsibility to do everything in our power to get answers and ensure an accident like…"