Anti-Muslim lawmaker Andy Ogles loses Republican primary

Anti-Muslim lawmaker Andy Ogles loses Republican primary Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:13 He was defeated by another pro-Trump candidate, but the results may suggest there is a limit to hateful rhetoric Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles walks through the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 3 February 2026 (Heather Diehl/Getty Images via AFP) Off A Tennessee lawmaker known for his frequent anti-Muslim remarks lost his primary race on Thursday, even though he had the endorsement of US Presiden