Rep. Randy Fine, a fiery Republican from Florida, is seriously weighing a dramatic move to force a House vote on expelling Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress.
Fine told Axios he is actively considering the extraordinary step, citing longstanding allegations that Omar married her brother and what he calls her “general embrace of Muslim terror.”
“I don’t think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress,” Fine said bluntly.
The comments come after Omar’s campaign sent a fundraising email calling for Fine’s own expulsion over past remarks in which he said Muslims should be “destroyed.” Fine pushed back sharply, saying if he decides to move forward, he won’t just talk about it — he’ll bring the actual resolution to the floor.
Expelling a member of Congress requires a two-thirds majority, meaning Fine would need significant Democratic support given the GOP’s narrow edge. Still, the mere threat adds fuel to an already heated debate over Omar’s fitness to serve.
Omar has faced renewed scrutiny in recent weeks over her ties to the massive “Feeding Our Future” fraud scandal in her Minnesota district. The case involves roughly $250 million in alleged fraud tied to COVID-era meal programs. Omar supported the MEALS Act that helped enable the program and has defended it, saying it “helped feed kids.”
Her Republican challenger, John Nagel, has accused her of being closely linked to the scandal, claiming her legislation opened the door for the fraud and that it was heavily concentrated in her district.
President Trump has also sharply criticized Omar in recent weeks, calling her “garbage” and raising broader concerns about large-scale migration from countries like Somalia.
The potential expulsion effort reflects growing Republican frustration with Omar’s rhetoric and associations. While success is far from guaranteed, Fine’s willingness to force the issue ensures the controversy will dominate headlines in the weeks ahead.
This could become one of the most contentious fights of the 2026 cycle.