In a stunning display of extremism that has alienated even his closest allies, Florida Republican Congressman Randy Fine has unleashed a barrage of inflammatory statements advocating for the starvation and destruction of Gaza, labeling Palestinians and Muslims broadly as “terrorists and animals” while dismissing reports of famine as “Muslim terror propaganda.” Fine’s vitriolic posts on X (formerly Twitter) have drawn widespread condemnation, leading major Jewish organizations like AIPAC and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) to distance themselves from him—marking a rare rebuke from groups typically aligned with hardline pro-Israel voices. This fallout comes as President Donald Trump, whom Fine idolizes as an infallible leader, publicly acknowledged the “real starvation” in Gaza today and urged Israel to ramp up humanitarian aid, exposing a stark contrast between Fine’s unhinged hatred and Trump’s more measured stance. Adding to the pile-on, fellow Republican firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) revealed in a July 29 post that Fine is so disconnected from his own constituents that he refused to live in his Florida district, planning to relocate to Washington, D.C., even before winning his seat—further painting him as an out-of-touch elitist who prioritizes personal comfort over representing the people he claims to serve. Keep in mind, this is the same guy who threatened to burn down his own synagogue in Melbourne over a teacher dispute.
The serious humanitarian situation in Gaza must not be taken lightly, especially by those at the highest levels of government.
Implying that starvation is a legitimate tactic is unacceptable.
All those in need of humanitarian aid should receive it promptly and safely. Our… https://t.co/GRjD33AEMu
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) July 23, 2025
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Fine, who proudly brands himself with the pronouns “Hebrew/Hammer” on his X profile, has repeatedly called for collective punishment against Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. In a July 22, 2025, post responding to an ABC News report on 15 deaths from famine and malnutrition—including four children—Fine wrote: “Release the hostages. Until then, starve away. (This is all a lie anyway. It amazes me that the media continues to regurgitate Muslim terror propaganda.)” This callous endorsement of starvation as leverage shocked observers, but it was hardly an isolated incident. Fine has a history of genocidal rhetoric, including a May 2025 suggestion to “nuke Gaza now” and earlier demands to “level the place” and cut off all resources: “Turn the lights off. Turn the water off. No food. No nothing.” Some close to his staff revealed that his primary goal is to build his X following and make outrageous comments that will get the media to want to interview him. “He just wants to be on TV and land a speaking gig.”
When you wonder why I don't give a shit about Gazans, here is one reason. As if it wasn't enough, there are 1450 more. https://t.co/2SgWdXuE7A
His hatred extends beyond Gaza, painting Muslims in America as existential threats. On July 27, 2025, Fine proposed expanding Florida’s “Thump Thump Act”—a bill he helped pass allowing drivers to run over protesters blocking roads—to a national level, explicitly targeting “Muslim Terrorists.” In a post quoting a video of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, he gloated: “The Thump Thump Act will allow Americans to run over these Muslim Terrorists. They don’t try this in Florida because of the bill I helped pass in the Legislature to allow them to be run over. It’s time to take it national. Thump thump.” Just days earlier, on July 25, he warned against allowing America to “become a Muslim country,” posting: “Don’t Gaza my America.” Fine has also smeared Muslim advocacy groups like CAIR as “terrorist organizations” whose leaders “celebrate genocide and want America to become a Muslim caliphate,” declaring them “evil people.”
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These outbursts have not gone unchecked. AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobby that once hailed Fine’s endorsement as their “fastest-ever” after his April 2025 special election win and poured over $126,000 into his campaign, abruptly removed him from their list of endorsed candidates on July 28, 2025—mere days after his starvation post. The group, known for its unwavering support of Israel, offered no public explanation, but sources suggest Fine’s escalating extremism, including his advocacy for violence against protesters, made him too toxic. The AJC was more vocal, issuing a statement on July 23 condemning Fine’s remarks: “The serious humanitarian situation in Gaza must not be taken lightly, especially by those at the highest levels of government. Implying that starvation is a legitimate tactic is unacceptable.” Even the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which has criticized Fine before for threats against Muslim congresswomen like Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib—such as his “#BombsAway” post implying violence—has highlighted his “reprehensible” rhetoric.
Left-leaning Jewish groups have been even harsher. American Jewish Progressives (AJP) Action branded Fine’s starvation endorsement as “a calculated, dehumanizing endorsement of mass murder” and demanded his expulsion from Congress. Muslim organizations like CAIR have long called for his censure over what they term “genocidal” statements. Yet, Fine remains unrepentant, doubling down by attacking critics as supporters of “Muslim terrorists” and even labeling former President Barack Obama as “evil” for highlighting Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, accusing him of spreading “a blood libel against the Jews.”
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The revelations from Greene, a vocal Trump supporter and fellow far-right Republican, add a damning layer to Fine’s profile, exposing his disdain not just for Palestinians but for his own voters in Florida’s 6th District. In her July 29 post, Greene recounted meeting Fine during his campaign: “I remember the first time I met Randy Fine when he was a candidate before he barely won Florida’s deep red 6th district seat… He was telling me that he and his wife were looking forward to moving to Washington and he hadn’t even won yet. I said to him that Washington isn’t a good place to live and he should live in the district he will represent… But he was adamant that they did not want to live in the district. And I thought, no wonder that district doesn’t want to elect him.” Greene went on to lambast Fine’s starvation comments as “disgraceful,” warning that “his awful statement will actually cause more antisemitism” and emphasizing that “a Jewish U.S. Representative calling for the continued starvation of innocent people and children is disgraceful.” This insider critique from within his own party underscores Fine’s alienation, portraying him as an arrogant outsider who views his district as a mere stepping stone rather than a community to serve—behavior that Greene implied contributed to his narrow victory in a supposedly safe Republican seat.
The irony is palpable when contrasted with President Trump, whom Fine reveres as a messianic figure. But yesterday, Trump broke ranks with hardliners like Fine and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has denied famine in Gaza. Speaking at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland after talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said: “Some of those kids are — that’s real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can’t fake that.” He vowed the U.S. would establish “food centers” in Gaza and urged Israel to allow “every ounce of food” in, calling the situation “intolerable” and disputing claims of no starvation. “You can’t fake that,” Trump emphasized, highlighting images of starving children that have “troubled” him.
This divergence highlights Fine’s isolation. While Trump pushes for humanitarian action to address a crisis testing America’s foreign policy, Fine clings to dehumanizing tropes, branding France’s recognition of Palestine as “surrendering” to “Hamas” and warning of a “Muslim caliphate” in America. Critics argue Fine’s rhetoric not only fuels hate but endangers U.S. interests by alienating allies. As one AJC official noted, leaders must “focus less on scoring political points and more on doing their jobs.” With even Greene turning against him for his detachment from everyday Americans, Fine’s extremism may prove his undoing in a party increasingly wary of such toxicity.
Randy Fine may have branded himself the “Hebrew Hammer,” but his hammer is now swinging in a vacuum. With AIPAC abandoning him, Trump distancing himself, and watchdog groups labeling him a hate-fueled liability, Fine’s political future is far from secure.
Whether Congress will formally censure him remains to be seen. But the growing consensus among human rights advocates, Jewish leaders, and even former supporters is clear: Fine’s rhetoric isn’t just offensive—it’s dangerous. On a side note, the Brevard Repubclican Executive Committee voted overwhelmingly to remove him 110-14 as State Committeeman for “underperformance.”
Fine’s office did not respond to requests for comment.
