Ogles visit to Belmont University stirs discord over anti-Muslim comments, DEI

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles’s Monday visit to Belmont University drew protests from students who allege his appearance violated the school’s policies.

Protesters outside the room in which he spoke at an event sponsored by the Belmont College Republicans shouted, “You aren’t welcome here, Andy Ogles!” video showed.

Ogles’s appearance came less than a year after he called for a federal investigation into the Nashville school for allegedly rebranding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion …

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