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Gavin Newsom Slams GOP Rep. Randy Fine Over Comments About Muslims: 'Resign Now, You Racist Slob'

Fine’s remark about choosing between dogs and Muslims prompted calls for him to resign and be reprimanded.

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Feb 16, 2026
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Rep. Randy Fine said the choice between dogs and Muslims was “not a difficult one,” prompting California Gov. Gavin Newsom to call for his resignation and Rep. Yassamin Ansari to urge House Speaker Mike Johnson to reprimand him.

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Florida representative whose comments about Muslims drew criticism

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House whom Ansari urged to reprimand Fine

Ilhan Omar
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Minnesota representative mentioned in connection with Fine’s earlier comments

Arizona representative who condemned Fine’s remark and urged a reprimand

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Rep. Randy Fine Posts Comparison of Dogs and Muslims

Fine posted a comparison favoring dogs over Muslims and faced criticism, including Democratic calls for resignation, censure or other consequences. Left-leaning outlets and center outlets both focus on criticism and calls for consequences; left-leaning outlets more explicitly frame the remarks as anti-Muslim rhetoric and challenge the later dog-related bill. Center outlets generally report the backlash, with some including Fine’s defense. Right-leaning outlets present Fine’s response and dog-related bill sympathetically and cast Democratic criticism as political opposition.

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