Tennessee — 5th District

President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for re-election in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.

President Trump issued the endorsement on Oct. 25 in a Truth Social post and followed up with a formal announcement on Monday. He praised Ogles’ work on issues including the economy, federal regulations, border security, and support for military members and veterans.

“Congressman Andy Ogles is doing a fantastic job representing the incredible people of Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District!” Trump said in the statement. “Andy is a Conservative Warrior who has strong support from his Community. In Congress, he is fighting tirelessly to grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, promote MADE IN THE U.S.A. and American Energy DOMINANCE, safeguard our Elections, keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, strengthen our Military/Veterans, and defend our always under siege Second Amendment."

Ogles responded in a written statement saying he is grateful for the support and plans to continue aligning himself with Trump’s agenda.

“I am honored to receive President Trump’s Complete and Total Endorsement. From day one, I have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to put America First, defend Tennessee values, and restore our American Republic,” said Ogles. “The fight for the soul of America is raging, and President Trump needs warriors who will never bend, never break, and never sell out. I will not let him or the people of Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District down. America First to the end,”

Ogles, a former Maury County mayor, was after a court-ordered redrawing of Tennessee’s congressional map reshaped the 5th District.

The endorsement comes as Ogles faces scrutiny from some local leaders over his to assist with public safety in Tennessee’s largest cities. In September, he urged the deployment of National Guard forces to Nashville, citing concerns about violent crime. The push drew opposition from Nashville officials and protest groups who say crime rates are falling and federal intervention is unnecessary.

Ogles has defended his stance, calling parts of Nashville and Memphis “war zones” and arguing that the federal government should act if local leaders do not.