"The Constitution says there can be no religious litmus test for those holding public office or government jobs, and I think that applies to citizenship as well. - Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), addressing the constitutional implications of Ogles' anti-Muslim remarks and emphasizing fundamental protections against religious discrimination in American governance."
"This disgusting sh*t doesn't belong in American society. And Republicans who support it don't belong in Congress. - House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), expressing strong Democratic opposition to anti-Muslim rhetoric and calling for accountability from Republican colleagues who endorse such statements."
"A Muslim shot and killed three Americans in Texas. Two Muslims tried to blow up New York City...again. Meanwhile, all DHS counterterrorism programs are unfunded because you shut them down. - Rep. Ogles, defending his position by citing alleged terrorist incidents and criticizing Democratic counterterrorism policies."
Rep. Andy Ogles made anti-Muslim statements that drew widespread criticism from both parties. Rep. Don Bacon, a retiring Republican centrist, invoked the Constitution's prohibition on religious litmus tests for public office. Democratic leaders responded more harshly, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling Ogles a "malignant clown" and "pathological liar," while other Democratic representatives condemned the remarks as unAmerican and incompatible with congressional service. Ogles defended his position by referencing alleged terrorist incidents involving Muslims. This incident follows previous controversies, including Rep. Randy Fine's similar anti-Muslim post and a prior censure resolution against Ogles for calling for deportation of a Muslim political figure.
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