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Democratic Rep. Jeffries calls out Congressman Fine for 'Islamophobic' comments

Jeffries said Democrats could hold Fine accountable if they take power after the November election.

Democratic Rep. Jeffries calls out Congressman Fine for 'Islamophobic' comments
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats could hold Rep. Randy Fine accountable if they take power after the November election. His statement followed Fine’s post comparing Muslims and dogs, which renewed criticism of his rhetoric.

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House Minority Leader who said Democrats may take action against Fine

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Randy Fine
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ALSO MENTIONED  Nerdeen Kiswani, New York activist whose social media post was cited as context for Fine’s remarks; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor mentioned in Fine’s post

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Hakeem Jeffries Says Democrats Could Hold Randy Fine Accountable

Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats could hold Randy Fine accountable if they win control of the House, after Fine posted a comparison of Muslims to dogs. Center outlets focus on Jeffries’s condemnation and call for accountability, with one account also including Fine’s response and broader criticism. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the conditional accountability pledge but highlight that Jeffries stopped short of calling for immediate censure.

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