Florida Congressman Randy Fine Faces Mounting Pressure to Resign Following Inflammatory Social Media Post
Congressman Randy Fine, a Florida Republican with a documented history of racially charged commentary, is confronting widespread demands for his resignation after publishing a social media statement asserting that Muslims are inferior to dogs. The incendiary remark, posted on Monday, has ignited furious condemnation from political figures, commentators, and the public alike, transcending traditional partisan divides.
"Choice Between Dogs and Muslims Not Difficult"
Fine's controversial post explicitly declared, "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one." This statement was made in response to a joke from activist Nerdeen Kiswani regarding proposed bans on dogs in New York City residences, citing Islamic cleanliness standards. The congressman, who is Jewish, later clarified that his comment referenced a Daily Mail story about Palestinian activists advocating for such bans.
Bipartisan Condemnation and Calls for Resignation
The backlash was immediate and severe. California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly demanded, "Resign now, you racist slob." Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly expressed disbelief with "Wtf is this," while UK commentator Piers Morgan labeled Fine a "disgusting pr*ck." Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos described the congressman as "a man of low moral character, unfit to hold public office," additionally mocking Fine's weight.
Journalist Zaid Jilani criticized, "I don't think a dog would want to live with someone who would probably eat him if he didn't get his daily 13 Extra Value meals." Emily Jahinsky invoked biblical scripture, replying, "All human beings are created in the image of God."
Doubling Down and Historical Pattern of Remarks
Rather than retracting his statement, Fine intensified his position by sharing memes depicting dogs replacing the snake on the "Don't Tread on Me" flag, a symbol of political defiance. This incident is not isolated; Fine has repeatedly made derogatory comments about Muslims since his election to the House of Representatives in 2025.
In September 2024, he taunted the death of Aysenur Ezgi Egyi, a Turkish woman with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, writing, "Throw rocks, get shot. One less #MuslimTerrorist. #FireAway." In July 2025, he responded to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by stating, "I'm sure it is difficult to see us welcome the killer of so many of your fellow Muslim terrorists."
During a December 2025 Capitol Hill hearing, Fine asserted he is unafraid of being labeled Islamophobic and advocated for the destruction of Muslims, declaring, "I don't know how you make peace with those (Muslims) who seek your destruction, I think you destroy them first."
Ongoing Controversy and Media Scrutiny
The Daily Mail has reached out to Fine for comment regarding the latest controversy. As pressure mounts, the congressman's social media activity continues to draw intense scrutiny, highlighting a persistent pattern of inflammatory rhetoric that has now sparked unified calls for his resignation from across the ideological spectrum.
