Summary
Democrats are trying to censure Republican Representatives Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim comments they posted online. This move comes amid high tensions in Congress about recent violent incidents that stirred anti-Muslim sentiments. The resolution aims to officially reprimand both congressmen.
Key Facts
- Democrats want to censure Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim posts.
- A resolution was introduced to censure Ogles for suggesting Muslims don't belong in the U.S.
- Ogles made comments about Muslims "breeding" through society which were criticized as inappropriate.
- Fine wrote a post comparing Muslims unfavorably to dogs and called for increased Islamophobia.
- The censure resolution also seeks to remove Ogles from the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Only Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican, has publicly criticized Fine and Ogles' comments.
- Democratic efforts to push the resolution face challenges due to Republican control of the House.
