Rep. Andy Ogles has repeatedly claimed he graduated with a degree in international relations. He actually majored in liberal studies. The Republican has also claimed to be 'a former member of law enforcement,' a claim there is little evidence to back up.
he received from Middle Tennessee State University, an admission that comes amid ongoing scrutiny that he has embellished his credentials and work experience.
Ogles said he graduated from MTSU with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, not the international relations degree he cited in public conversations during appearances throughout his career as mayor of Maury County, his campaign for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District seat and now in his time in the U.S. House.multiple reports from NewsChannel 5 raising questions
about his educational and work history. Ogles has called himself an economist and has said he has a background in law enforcement where he fought against international sex trafficking crimes. The media outlet's reports say there is little evidence to back up Ogles' claims.Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., right, talks with Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., on Jan. 5 in the House chamber.“I previously stated that my degree from MTSU was in International Relations.
"During my senior year of college, I transferred to MTSU to pursue a degree in Political Science and International Relations. Due to an interfamilial matter, I dropped out of college and returned home to financially support my family during a difficult time. Though leaving school was a difficult decision, it was the right one. I would do the same thing again today, even though withdrawing left several incomplete grades that would ultimately be registered as failing.
But in the mid-2000s, Ogles said he finished his final semester at MTSU through the school's distance learning program, in an effort to"set an example for our daughter, demonstrating the importance of finishing what you start.""At the time, it was my understanding I had completed my course of study in Political Science and International Relations," he said.
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