US EditionGOP Rep. Randy Fine Faces Backlash over Anti-Muslim Comments
Rep. Randy Fine's post comparing Muslims to dogs on social media has drawn over 40 million views and widespread condemnation, prompting demands for resignation and disciplinary action.
- On Feb. 15, Rep. Randy Fine, Republican U.S. Representative from Florida, posted on social media platform X, `If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.`
- Fine shared a screenshot of a message from Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of Within Our Lifetime, who characterised dogs as unclean and later called her remark satire.
- The post went viral, drawing more than 40 million views, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, D‑N.Y., called it `genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official`.
- Congressional Democrats are seeking formal discipline against Fine, urging censure and removal from committees, while the Council on American‑Islamic Relations called his resignation `long overdue` and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R‑La., has not commented.
- Advocates warn the episode highlights rising anti‑Muslim sentiment, as Fine's prior calls for mass deportations and a travel ban deepen the controversy amid dogs living in 87 million U.S. homes.
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GOP Congressman Randy Fine Faces Calls for Censure, Resignation Over Controversial Post
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is facing calls for censure or resignation following a controversial social media post that has drawn widespread criticism from Democrats. The controversy began on Feb. 15, when Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani said in a post on X that dogs do not belong as indoor pets. “Finally, NYC is coming to Islam,” she wrote. “Dogs definitely have a place in society, just not as indoor pets. Like we’ve said all along, …
The point Rep. Randy Fine made so badly
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) threw a social media hand grenade on Sunday, tweeting, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” He did not mention race but his words echoed old segregationist rhetoric that lumped minorities and dogs together as though they were two types of lesser creatures. The congressman’s phrasing was provocative and it drew the sort of righteous disapproval you’d expect. “Disgusting …
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Democrats Demand Censure After Fine’s Islamophobic Post
Washington, DC — Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is facing mounting calls for censure or resignation after posting on X that he would choose dogs over Muslims, drawing sharp bipartisan backlash. Fine wrote Sunday, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” The comment prompted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to label Fine “a disgrace to the United States Congress” and call on Speaker Mike Jo…
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