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Newsom Urges Resignation of Rep. Fine Over Anti-Muslim Remarks

2/16/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) for his remarks about Muslims and urged resignation.
Fine's social-media remarks suggested a choice between dogs and Muslims.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations and lawmakers from both parties called for Fine's resignation.
Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari said such remarks would merit termination in any workplace.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) for his remarks about Muslims and urged resignation.
Fine's social-media remarks suggested a choice between dogs and Muslims.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations and lawmakers from both parties called for Fine's resignation.
Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari said such remarks would merit termination in any workplace.