Speaker #MikeJohnson (R-LA) on Tuesday declined to condemn Rep. #AndyOgles (R-TN) for saying that “#Muslims don’t belong in American society.”⁠

“Look, there’s a lot of energy in the country, and a lot of popular sentiment, that the demand to impose #Sharialaw in America is a serious problem,” he said at a press conference during House Republicans’ policy retreat at Trump Doral in Florida. “That’... https://instagr.am/p/DVxI-WXiB8n/
voteinorout on Instagram: "Speaker #MikeJohnson (R-LA) on Tuesday declined to condemn Rep. #AndyOgles (R-TN) for saying that “#Muslims don’t belong in American society.”⁠ ⁠ “Look, there’s a lot of energy in the country, and a lot of popular sentiment, that the demand to impose #Sharialaw in America is a serious problem,” he said at a press conference during House Republicans’ policy retreat at Trump Doral in Florida. “That’s what animates me.”⁠ ⁠ Rep. Ogles’s social media post on Monday also declared that “Pluralism is a lie,” adding in a later post that Islam leads to “rape,” “beheadings” and “burning people alive.”⁠ ⁠ Democrats quickly condemned the remarks as clearly Islamophobic.⁠ ⁠ “Andy Ogles is a malignant clown and pathological liar who has fabricated his whole life story,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded on social media. “Disgusting Islamophobes like you do not belong in Congress or in civilized society.”⁠ ⁠ Speaker Johnson said it was not the language he would have used but defended the sentiment, claiming that the “demand to impose Sharia law in America is a serious problem.”⁠ ⁠ “We respect everyone’s beliefs and their right to live out their beliefs and to speak freely about their beliefs and have that conviction. But when you seek to come to a country and not assimilate but to impose Sharia law … that is the conflict that people are talking about,” he told reporters.⁠ ⁠ “It’s not about people as Muslims. It is about people who seek to impose a different belief system that is in direct conflict with the Constitution. That’s where I think that comes from.”⁠ ⁠ Watch more by tapping the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #mikejohnson #cspan Follow @cspan for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

0 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 11, 2026: "Speaker #MikeJohnson (R-LA) on Tuesday declined to condemn Rep. #AndyOgles (R-TN) for saying that “#Muslims don’t belong in American society.”⁠ ⁠ “Look, there’s a lot of energy in the country, and a lot of popular sentiment, that the demand to impose #Sharialaw in America is a serious problem,” he said at a press conference during House Republicans’ policy retreat at Trump Doral in Florida. “That’s what animates me.”⁠ ⁠ Rep. Ogles’s social media post on Monday also declared that “Pluralism is a lie,” adding in a later post that Islam leads to “rape,” “beheadings” and “burning people alive.”⁠ ⁠ Democrats quickly condemned the remarks as clearly Islamophobic.⁠ ⁠ “Andy Ogles is a malignant clown and pathological liar who has fabricated his whole life story,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded on social media. “Disgusting Islamophobes like you do not belong in Congress or in civilized society.”⁠ ⁠ Speaker Johnson said it was not the language he would have used but defended the sentiment, claiming that the “demand to impose Sharia law in America is a serious problem.”⁠ ⁠ “We respect everyone’s beliefs and their right to live out their beliefs and to speak freely about their beliefs and have that conviction. But when you seek to come to a country and not assimilate but to impose Sharia law … that is the conflict that people are talking about,” he told reporters.⁠ ⁠ “It’s not about people as Muslims. It is about people who seek to impose a different belief system that is in direct conflict with the Constitution. That’s where I think that comes from.”⁠ ⁠ Watch more by tapping the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #mikejohnson #cspan Follow @cspan for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Half-truths and no truths: Trump’s latest claims on the UK factchecked

From the Chagos Islands to ‘windmills’ and sharia law, the US president’s comments do not bear much scrutiny

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz unveils bill targeting Nigerian sharia, blasphemy laws

Key Points

  • Ted Cruz says he will file a new bill. It targets Nigerian sharia and blasphemy laws directly.
  • He frames it as a human rights response. The bill pressures officials who enable religious persecution.
  • Key details and timelines remain unclear today still. Supporters and critics will test the proposal soon.

US Senator Ted Cruz (Rafael Edward Cruz) says he will file a new bill. It targets Nigerian officials who enforce sharia or blasphemy laws.

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Cruz links his move to rights and security concerns. It follows Trump warning on Nigeria attacks that stirred debate.

What the proposed bill targets

Cruz says the plan seeks to hold enablers to account. His statement signals extra steps aimed at those who apply such laws. He has not released text or specific enforcement tools.

Blasphemy and sharia laws operate in some northern states. Rights groups say these measures can chill speech and belief. Federal authorities and state courts often face tense tests.

Reaction and next steps

If filed, the bill will pass through standard committee stages. Sponsors, hearings, and markups would shape its final reach. Cruz says he is committed to advancing the measure.

Washington and Abuja will watch the politics around this file. Nigeria–US ties are active across security and diplomacy today. Note the recent Tinubu meeting with JD Vance.

Backers argue the step could deter abuses and protect minorities. They also say it aligns with broader rights policy. Critics may warn of external pressure and diplomatic strain.

Observers expect near-term pushback from some Nigerian officials. Civil groups may seek clarity on scope and targets. The next signal will be committee filings or a bill number.

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Acharya Pramod Krishnam Claims Tejashwi Yadav Aims To Enforce Sharia Law In Bihar

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Sadiq Khan Responds to Trump’s Remarks: Labels Him Racist, Sexist, and Islamophobic

Trump's obsession with Khan is weird, especially when London's thriving under his leadership. Sharia law rumors? Pure distraction. Khan’s handling of the city's diversity is a testament to his success, unlike Trump’s divisive rhetoric.

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