Megyn Kelly blasts Randy Fine as 'pathetic sweaty man' for going 'full bigot' over hateful post
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly publicly rebuked Rep Randy Fine after the congressman posted controversial remarks on social media comparing Muslim people to dogs.
Fine’s comments, shared over the weekend on the social platform X, sparked immediate backlash online has since drawn responses from prominent political leaders in both parties.
Megyn Kelly slams Randy Fine over comments about Muslims
On Sunday, February 15, Responding to a statement by Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani that dogs “definitely have a place in society, just not as indoor pets” because “they are unclean.”
Fine wrote on X, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” The post quickly generated outrage online, with critics condemning the remark as offensive and discriminatory.
Kelly was among the few Republicans to immediately speak out against Fine’s comment, responding directly to his post and expressing disbelief. After she wrote, “wt* is this,” Fine responded dismissively to her criticism, replying, “figured it out yet?”
Kelly fired back sharply, writing, “What I figured out, you pathetic sweaty man, is when an idiot Muslim says ‘no dogs in NYC,’ instead of attacking the person or the policy, you went full bigot,” before telling the congressman to “F*** off.”
The congressman also posted a picture of a dog with the words “Don’t tread on me” in response to criticism from pollster Mark Mitchell that his statement was “not a good look.” Following the backlash, congressional Democrats called for Fine to be censured and to resign from his position.
Democrats condemn Randy Fine over anti-Muslim remarks
US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday, February 17, sharply criticized Fine over his remarks, escalating calls for accountability within Congress. “Randy Fine is a disgrace to the United States Congress. He is an Islamophobic, disgusting and unrepentant bigot,” Jeffries said in a statement.
Jeffries also faulted House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans for what he described as their continued silence on the matter, calling it “unacceptable.” “Their casual acceptance of hateful and divisive language enables this out-of-control behavior. Republican leaders must hold this so-called Member of Congress accountable,” he said.
The Democratic leader further noted that political violence, xenophobia and hate crimes against the Muslim community are on the rise.
“House Democrats will not let the racist and bigoted behavior of Randy Fine go unchecked. Accountability is coming to all of these sick extremists when the gavels change hands in November, if not sooner,” he stressed.
If the House moves forward with a vote to censure Fine, the disciplinary action could result in his removal from committee assignments. The Florida lawmaker currently serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
