Randy Fine faces backlash after saying ‘We don’t want Armenians’ in Congress
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) faced widespread backlash for making derogatory remarks about Armenians during a media appearance, stating he does not want Armenians serving in Congress. His comments drew condemnation from Armenian American advocacy groups and fellow lawmakers, who labeled them as racist and historically dangerous. The controversy intensified as Fine's opponent, Dan Bilzerian, responded with antisemitic remarks, further fueling the political firestorm.
- ▪Rep. Randy Fine made controversial remarks on the Jenny Beth Show, saying, 'We don’t want Armenians to be able to serve in Congress.'
- ▪The Armenian National Committee of America condemned Fine's comments, linking them to his support for sending U.S. aid to Azerbaijan.
- ▪Armenian American leaders and lawmakers, including Rep. Brendan Boyle, called for Fine to be censured for his remarks.
- ▪Dan Bilzerian, Fine's primary challenger, responded with antisemitic comments, including Holocaust denial and derogatory statements about Jewish people.
- ▪Ana Kasparian, an Armenian American journalist, criticized Fine's rhetoric as harmful and reflective of broader patterns of dehumanization.
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Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) is under fire from Armenian Americans after saying he doesn’t want Armenians serving in Congress. Fine entered office after winning a special election last year and has since made a name for himself with an over-the-top presence on social media. In an appearance on the Jenny Beth Show, Fine addressed his primary challenger, Dan Bilzerian, who he said was ranked at the top of a list of the most dangerous antisemites. Recommended Stories Johnson caps chaotic House week with several wins despite GOP infighting House GOP launches investigation into Airbnb over use of Chinese AI models House passes funding bill to reopen DHS minus border enforcement “He’s got a very large social media following, not from Florida,” Fine said.
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