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Florida Representative Labels Ilhan Omar a ‘Muslim Terrorist’

Civil rights groups denounce the slur following her criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza conduct

Randy Fine, Republican nominee for 2025 Florida's 6th congressional district special election, speaks at a watch party, as Florida holds a special election for a U.S. House of Representatives seat vacated by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, in Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S. April 1, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo
US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) waits to speak to protesters near the White House in Washington, DC on May 1, 2025.
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Randy Fine speaks with the media after winning the 6th District race to replace GOP former Rep. Michael Waltz on April 01, 2025 in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Overview

  • On July 9, Rep. Randy Fine tweeted that Omar was a “Muslim terrorist” in response to her call to hold Netanyahu accountable for Gaza actions.
  • Omar cited the ICC’s war-crimes arrest warrants issued in November for Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant.
  • The Council on American-Islamic Relations joined other civil rights organizations in condemning Fine’s Islamophobic remark.
  • He has a history of anti-Muslim posts, including a #BombsAway warning of a “Hebrew Hammer” and a #StarveAway threat.
  • No congressional censure has been proposed, illustrating how the Israel-Palestine dispute continues to drive partisan tensions.