Andy Ogles Under Fire
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is facing intense criticism after weighing in on last weekend’s failed terror attack in New York City, yet he is standing by his statements.
Authorities say two Islamist extremists from Pennsylvania, 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi, hurled homemade explosive devices near Gracie Mansion during a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence.
The devices reportedly contained metal shrapnel and triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a volatile explosive.
Video footage allegedly shows one suspect shouting “Allahu Akbar” as they were arrested. Both men have been charged in federal court with providing material support to ISIS and using a weapon of mass destruction.
In response to the attack, Ogles voiced his opinion on X.
“Muslims don’t belong in American society,” he wrote. “Pluralism is a lie.”
Authorities say two Islamist extremists from Pennsylvania, 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi, hurled homemade explosive devices near Gracie Mansion during a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence.
The devices reportedly contained metal shrapnel and triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a volatile explosive.
Video footage allegedly shows one suspect shouting “Allahu Akbar” as they were arrested. Both men have been charged in federal court with providing material support to ISIS and using a weapon of mass destruction.
In response to the attack, Ogles voiced his opinion on X.
“Muslims don’t belong in American society,” he wrote. “Pluralism is a lie.”
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