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Story summary
- On February 17, 2026, Representative Randy Fine sparked backlash for an anti-Muslim remark drawing over 40 million views.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the remarks as Islamophobic.
- Jeffries urged Republican leaders to hold Fine accountable.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that ignoring rhetoric could normalize hate.
- Advocates linked the remarks to rising Islamophobia driven by immigration policies and social tensions.
