Florida Congressman Compares Muslims To Dogs, Sparks Congressional Reality Show Drama
KEY POINTS
- •House Democrats are planning to force a censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine after his anti-Muslim tweet went viral.
- •Fine's comment came on February 17, comparing Muslims unfavorably to dogs, sparking condemnation from fellow Republicans and progressive leaders.
- •Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet acted, while Democratic leaders debate whether censure amplifies Fine’s attention-seeking tactics.
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) accidentally auditioned for the GOP’s newest villain role by tweeting that 'the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one'—because who doesn’t love giving Congress a fresh comedy roast? His anti-Muslim vibe triggered instant clapbacks from House members, including fellow Republicans, and Democrats like Ro Khanna and Mark Pocan whipped out the censure pitchforks, threatening a forced vote next week after Congress returns from recess. Fine double-downed by complaining about letting ‘these people’ in America while muttering through an interview, proving he’s mastered attention-seeker 101. Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to answer the fire alarm ringing in the House. Meanwhile, moderate Dem Greg Landsman called Fine ‘Ricky or whatever’ and warned that ignoring the clown circus is what the clown actually wants.
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When your political strategy is comparing entire religions to pets and doubling down like a villain in a bad 90s sitcom, maybe Congress deserves better? Nope, they get Randy Fine instead.
Congressman Randy Fine just raised the bar on subtle racism by openly picking dogs over Muslims. Spoiler: It’s not a game show, but it sure feels like circus central.
When you want a censure but family dysfunction is your platform, publish a tweet comparing humans to indoor pets. Bonus points if you’re still confused why everyone’s mad.
Source: Axios | Published: 2/17/2026 | Author: Andrew Solender
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