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Rep. Randy Fine's Islamophobic Remarks Spark Outrage and Calls for Resignation

2/23/2026

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Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) faced backlash for remarks favoring dogs over Muslims.
House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, demand disciplinary action or Fine's resignation, labeling him "Islamophobic, disgusting and unrepentant bigot."
Fine remains defiant, claiming "Sharia law is a clear and present threat" to the U.S.
Critics say the GOP has normalized such rhetoric, highlighting tensions within the House and broader implications of bigotry in American politics.

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Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) faced backlash for remarks favoring dogs over Muslims.
House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, demand disciplinary action or Fine's resignation, labeling him "Islamophobic, disgusting and unrepentant bigot."
Fine remains defiant, claiming "Sharia law is a clear and present threat" to the U.S.
Critics say the GOP has normalized such rhetoric, highlighting tensions within the House and broader implications of bigotry in American politics.