Johnson on 'untoward' homosexuality post: 'We're supposed to love our neighbor as ourselves'

Controversy Erupts in Republican Ranks Over Homophobic Social Media Post In a shocking display of internal party divisions, a Republican congressman has sparked outrage with a since-deleted social media post declaring that "homosexuality has no place in America." The provocative statement, made by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.), was swiftly condemned by his fellow Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who called the post "untoward." Johnson cited the Bible's message of loving one's neighbor as a guiding principle, suggesting that the post fell short of that standard. The incident has raised questions about the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ acceptance within the Republican Party, and whether leaders are doing enough to address the issue.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said a since-deleted social media post from a Republican congressman asserting that "homosexuality has no place in America" was “untoward,” pointing to the Bible’s teaching on loving your neighbor. The Speaker noted that Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) had pulled the post down after bipartisan criticism. Ogles said that the “stupid, hurtful”...