The expected avalanche of support for State Senator Randy Fine’s newly-announced congressional campaign has begun with Sen. Rick Scott and House Leadership following President-elect Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement of the outspoken “Hebrew Hammer.”
The Floridian first reported that Senator Fine would only run for the open congressional seat if he received the highly-coveted Trump endorsement.
"President Trump has made clear, even as recently as last night, that the fight to protect America's Jews is a top priority. Given my success passing more antisemitism bills than anyone in America, I'd be honored to lead that charge," said Rep. Fine in a statement to The Floridian.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, openly endorsed Sen. Fine, as did Rep. Byron Donalds (D) and Senator Scott.
“I’m excited to endorse my friend@VoteRandyFine for Congress! He is a fighter who will work with President Trump to fix the destruction caused by Biden and the Democrats. He is a champion for Israel, our economy and making America safe! I’m so excited to work with him when he is in Congress and he will do a fantastic job representing the families of FL 6,” stated Sen. Scott.
Fine, who is considered the Tip of the Spear when it comes to combatting antisemitism in Florida, also received the endorsement of the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) and is expected to gain the support of AIPAC.
Rep. Donalds, who will be working alongside Fine, also expressed his support for the “Hammer.”
@VoteRandyFineis a Harvard-educated businessman, America First patriot, and successful state legislator, who has fiercely represented the interests of hardworking Floridians for nearly a decade. Randy is a leading voice in the fight against anti-Semitism, is a staunch defender of our ally Israel, and never backs down from a fight,” stated Rep. Donalds on “X.” “He is exactly the kind of fighter we need in Congress as we work to implement President Trump's Mandate. I am proud to endorse my friend Randy Fine for Florida's 6th Congressional District.”
Fine recently told The Floridian that he will take on the “Hamas Caucus” in the lower chamber, and blunt any pro-Palestinian and/or antisemitic rhetoric coming from several members of Congress expressing anti-Israel, anti-Jewish sentiments.
On social media, Fine called out both Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, suggesting they "might consider leaving before I get there."
