Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., deleted a post from his official congressional social media account on Tuesday and said a communications staffer has been reprimanded for the content.

The congressman removed the post from his official X account following criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Ogles attributed the post to a member of his communications staff rather than taking personal responsibility for the content.

In response to the backlash, Ogles described the post as "stupid" and "hurtful" in subsequent statements. He indicated that disciplinary action had been taken against the staffer responsible for publishing the content.

The incident occurred during Pride Month, when many organizations and public figures express support for LGBTQ+ communities. The timing of the post drew additional attention from critics who viewed it as particularly inappropriate.

Ogles serves Tennessee's 5th congressional district and has been in office since January 2023. The congressman has not provided additional details about what specific disciplinary measures were taken against the staffer involved in creating the post.