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 member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 5th district since 2023, has recently expressed his views on government efficiency and shutdowns through a series of tweets. Ogles, who succeeded Jim Cooper, has been vocal about his stance on the current political climate.
On March 12, 2025, Rep. Ogles tweeted "Schumer Shutdown", referencing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in relation to an ongoing governmental issue.
The following day, March 13, 2025, he further elaborated on his position by stating "Democrats would rather shut down the government than make it more efficient." This tweet suggests that Ogles attributes responsibility for potential inefficiencies or shutdowns to the Democratic Party.
Later that same day, Rep. Ogles reiterated his point with another post featuring a hashtag and link: "#SchumerShutdown https://t.co/V6EYHGjndL". This repetition underscores his emphasis on what he perceives as a significant political issue.
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