Ogles says homosexuality doesn’t belong in US Representative Andy Ogles declared that homosexuality has no place in the United States, coinciding with the start of Pride Month. This statement follows a history of anti-LGBTQ+ actions and rhetoric from Ogles, including a bill to ban federally funded gender transitions and criticism of a Super Bowl performance. His remarks drew criticism from a colleague, Rep. Mike Lawler, and former Rep. George Santos, who identified as gay and expressed sadness over the comment.

• Rep. Andy Ogles stated on X that “Homosexuality has no place in America.”
• This statement was made on the second day of Pride Month.
• Ogles has a record of anti-LGBTQ+ statements and legislative efforts.
• He previously called for an investigation into the Super Bowl halftime show, comparing a performance to “gay pornography.”
• Rep. Mike Lawler criticized Ogles’s statement as “idiotic” and highlighted the presence of gay and lesbian Americans.
• Former Rep. George Santos, who is gay, also condemned Ogles’s comment, citing his own civil rights.
• Ogles also has a history of anti-Muslim statements and proposed legislation to ban immigration from certain countries.