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AI video sparks backlash after Bilzerian targets Rep. Fine

8/18/2026

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Bilzerian AI Video

Dan Bilzerian posted an AI video calling Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) a “fat Jew” with horns and Hitler imagery.
Fine said the video showed a swastika, warned against Nazism, and claimed Bilzerian spent $6-$7 million on the campaign.
Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) condemned the video as vile and antisemitic.
Fine is expected to win Tuesday’s primary and keep his seat in November.

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Bilzerian AI Attack

Dan Bilzerian used AI to enlarge his physique in an attack ad.
Bilzerian said the ad received no money from American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
His platform calls for ending all U.S. foreign aid, including aid to Israel.
He runs with far-right Florida candidates James Fishback and Jake Lang, also opponents of Israel.
Randy Fine, who won the 2025 special election to replace Mike Waltz, has Islamophobic posts on X.

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Bilzerian AI Video

Dan Bilzerian posted an AI video calling Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) a “fat Jew” with horns and Hitler imagery.
Fine said the video showed a swastika, warned against Nazism, and claimed Bilzerian spent $6-$7 million on the campaign.
Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) condemned the video as vile and antisemitic.
Fine is expected to win Tuesday’s primary and keep his seat in November.

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