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Republican Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

3/16/2026

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Anti-Muslim rhetoric from Republican lawmakers has intensified amid ongoing tensions related to the Iran war.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) stated, "Muslims don't belong in American society."
Sen. Tommy Tuberville juxtaposed a photo of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the September 11 attacks, claiming, "The enemy is inside the gates."
Democrats are calling for disciplinary actions against these lawmakers.
Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced a censure resolution against Ogles.

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Anti-Muslim rhetoric from Republican lawmakers has intensified amid ongoing tensions related to the Iran war.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) stated, "Muslims don't belong in American society."
Sen. Tommy Tuberville juxtaposed a photo of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the September 11 attacks, claiming, "The enemy is inside the gates."
Democrats are calling for disciplinary actions against these lawmakers.
Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced a censure resolution against Ogles.