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Democrats are pressing Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) to resign after he posted on X that “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” a remark tied to criticism of dog owners in New York City. Fine defended the comment in a TV interview, and House leaders including Hakeem Jeffries called him Islamophobic, as the controversy prompts calls for disciplinary action.
Democrats are privately weighing a forced censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine for anti-Muslim remarks, with some Congressional Progressive Caucus members pushing the move if Speaker Johnson doesn’t act. Support within Democrats is mixed, leadership stance is unclear, and the earliest possible vote would be after the upcoming recess. Some see it as warranted accountability, while others worry it could backfire and boost Fine’s profile.
Rep. Randy Fine faces mounting calls for censure and resignation after posting that he would choose dogs over Muslims, prompting broad condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans and intensifying pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to strip him of committee posts. Fine defended the remarks on Newsmax, shared dog memes, and drew further scrutiny for past anti-Muslim comments and hardline positions toward Muslims and Palestinians. The House debate over censure thresholds and consequences remains unresolved, while some Republicans offered limited backing and Democrats pressed for action.
Florida Rep. Randy Fine sparked outrage with a post saying, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” in response to Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The remark drew swift condemnation from across the political spectrum—including AOC, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jake Tapper, and Megyn Kelly—with calls for censure and stripping him of committee assignments, highlighting ongoing Islamophobic rhetoric in some GOP circles.
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is considering a vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over unproven allegations and controversial remarks, but such an effort would require a two-thirds majority in the House and is unlikely to succeed. The move highlights ongoing partisan tensions and debates over the use of expulsion and censure in Congress.
House Democratic leaders condemned GOP Rep. Randy Fine for calling Ilhan Omar a terrorist and making racist and Islamophobic remarks, demanding an apology, while Fine responded with inflammatory comments against Democrats.
Top Democrats called for an apology from Florida Republican Randy Fine after he made racist and Islamophobic comments about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, condemning his remarks as unhinged and bigoted amid ongoing political tensions.
University of Florida President Ben Sasse refutes Rep. Randy Fine's allegation of an antisemitic professor at UF, stating that the professor hasn't been employed by the university since 2019. Fine had posted a screenshot of the professor's Facebook post equating Israel's actions with Hitler's child killings. Sasse criticizes Fine for sharing unverified clickbait and urges a focus on fighting antisemitism. Fine argues that the professor's affiliation with UF is still current, citing her Wikipedia page. Sasse emphasizes the need for responsible engagement on social media and warns against giving attention to online idiocy. The professor could not be reached for comment.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended his record on fighting antisemitism after Republican lawmaker Randy Fine, the only Jewish Republican in the Florida legislature, flipped his endorsement to former President Donald Trump. Fine accused DeSantis of failing to address antisemitism and criticized his lack of action during antisemitic demonstrations in the state. DeSantis dismissed Fine's remarks as "pure politics" and suggested that Fine's criticism stemmed from not being named president of a university. DeSantis also defended his response to neo-Nazi marches, claiming that some participants were fake and attempting to smear him. Fine, who had previously endorsed DeSantis, wrote in an op-ed that while he appreciated the governor's words, his actions had disappointed him. DeSantis's spokesperson countered by highlighting the governor's support for Israel and efforts to combat antisemitism.