"Disgusting Islamophobes like you do not belong in Congress or in civilized society. And that's why House Democrats will defeat you in November. Andy Ogles is a malignant clown and pathological liar who has fabricated his whole life story."
"I don't know how many Muslims are in this guy's district. I know there are tens of thousands in mine. They are parents. Entrepreneurs. Police officers. The firefighter-paramedic giving CPR to save your life. They are us. They are American. This tweet is NOT American."
"Racism and religious bigotry are the lie-not pluralism-and Andy Ogles doesn't know the American Constitution, which guarantees Free Exercise of Religion, no Establishment of Religion, Equal Protection and no religious tests for public office."
Rep. Andy Ogles sparked significant backlash with a social media post stating that Muslims don't belong in American society and that pluralism is a lie. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responded by calling Ogles a malignant clown and pathological liar, stating that Islamophobes do not belong in Congress or civilized society. Other lawmakers including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Jamie Raskin also condemned the post, emphasizing that Muslims are integral members of American communities and that the Constitution protects religious freedom. Activist Charlotte Clymer called for Ogles's expulsion from the House, arguing that stronger action than censure is necessary.
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