Incumbent Randy Fine Faces Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Primary Race

Salt Lake City, UT, August 17, 2026 —

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The primary election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District has become the backdrop for a contentious campaign marked by antisemitic attacks. Republican incumbent Randy Fine is reportedly facing such attacks from challenger Dan Bilzerian.

Details of the attacks include a campaign advertisement that reportedly depicts Fine with horns and uses derogatory language, referring to him as a “fat Jew.” The advertisement also allegedly makes references to Adolf Hitler.

The nature of these attacks has drawn condemnation from a wide range of political figures. According to reports, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have spoken out against the messaging. Among those condemning the remarks are House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Statements from political leaders have emphasized a unified stance against the use of hate speech in political discourse. The condemnation highlights a broad consensus that antisemitic rhetoric has no place in American political campaigns.

The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the tone and content of political advertising, particularly as primary elections approach. The reported attacks have initiated discussions regarding the boundaries of acceptable campaign tactics and the broader implications of divisive rhetoric in electoral processes.

Story summarized from the original created by Cami Mondeaux on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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