Randy Fine, R-Fla., has won the Republican primary in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating a crowded field after a campaign marked by fierce personal attacks against him. Fine cruised to victory in a district rated solidly Republican by Cook Political Report, beating businessman Manuel P. Asensio, former challenger Aaron Baker, retired U.S.
Charles Gambaro and social media influencer Dan Bilzerian, who unleashed a barrage of antisemitic attacks against Fine during the campaign. Fine entered the contest with major advantages, including a substantial fundraising edge and the backing of President Donald Trump. Trump endorsed Fine in October 2025, calling him a "MAGA Warrior." Fine, who was first elected to Congress in a 2025 special election after Mike Waltz resigned, has quickly established himself as one of the House GOP's most outspoken advocates for Israel and efforts to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish communities.
Before coming to Congress, Fine — then Florida's only Jewish Republican legislator — earned the nickname the "Hebrew Hammer" from colleagues for that work, a moniker he has since embraced. TRUMP FLEXES GOP MUSCLE IN ARIZONA PRIMARIES AS DEMS DODGE FAR-LEFT UPSET Bilzerian is a social media influencer and businessman who built his online persona around being a playboy, posting videos and photos of himself surrounded by women. He is the founder of IGNITE International Brands, which sells products including disposable vapes, vodka and tequila.
Bilzerian flaunts his sexually promiscuous lifestyle and has publicly described "manosphere" social media influencer Andrew Tate as a friend. Tate was arrested in Miami in July and awaits extradition to the United Kingdom, where he and his brother Tristan are charged with rape and sex trafficking. They have also been charged with similar offenses in Romania.
Bilzerian has repeatedly drawn condemnation for antisemitic remarks and conspiracy theories about Jews. He has claimed Jews knew about the Sept. 11 attacks and were responsible for John F. Kennedy’s assassination, that Jewish people control the media and has questioned the number of Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
JEWISH CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE SAYS HARASSMENT FROM GAZA AGITATORS WENT ‘BEYOND FREE SPEECH’ Bilzerian’s attacks against the Jewish community and Fine continued after he launched his campaign. Just days before the election, Bilzerian posted two photos of himself with supporters on X with the caption: "District 6 understands the jewish problem- Dan Blizerian." The social media influencer also posted a two-and-a-half-minute AI-generated campaign ad attacking Fine, calling him a "fat Jew" and including other antisemitic remarks. The video caught the attention of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who condemned the video.
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