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Democrats Move to Censure GOP Reps for Anti-Muslim Posts
Democrats Push for Censure Over Anti-Muslim Remarks
The US Democratic Party is moving to censure Republican Representatives Randy Fine (Florida) and Andy Ogles (Tennessee) for their recent anti-Muslim social media posts. This action comes amid rising partisan tensions in Congress following violent attacks in Michigan and Virginia, which have fueled anti-Muslim sentiment within the GOP. Representative Shri Thanedar (Michigan) introduced a resolution to censure Ogles for stating on social media that "Muslims don't belong in American society," which also includes removing him from the House Committee on Homeland Security. Fine has also drawn criticism for inflammatory comments, including a call for "more Islamophobia."
Republican Defense and Political Outlook
Ogles defended his stance against the censure resolution by referencing terrorist attacks by Muslims, including 9/11, stating that "facts speak for themselves." He also plans to introduce a bill to repeal a 1965 law that restricted certain groups' immigration. Fine similarly countered critics by asserting that "fear of Islam is rational." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) urged Republicans to control their members' behavior, hinting at potential Democratic action. However, Democratic sources indicate a cautious approach to avoid giving Fine and Ogles undue attention. While Democrats can unilaterally force votes on censure resolutions, their passage is expected to be an uphill battle without GOP support.
*Source: Axios (2026-03-13)*
