Overview

• On July 9, Fine labeled Omar a “Muslim terrorist” in response to her criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.S. visit.
• House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar condemned Fine’s comments as “bigoted and disgusting” and demanded a formal apology.
• Robert McCaw of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the attack as anti-Muslim and urged lawmakers on both sides to censure Fine.
• Fine has a documented history of incendiary rhetoric, including calls for nuclear strikes on Gaza and a “#BombsAway” threat warning Muslim colleagues.
• Rather than retract his slur, Fine dismissed critics as the “Hamas Caucus,” deepening concerns over partisan and religious polarization in Congress.