Florida Congressman Randy Fine delivered one of the most explosive moments at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) summit on November 1, 2025, when he condemned media personality Tucker Carlson as “the most dangerous antisemite in America,” accusing him of legitimizing anti-Israel rhetoric and fostering a dangerous cultural movement online.

“Make no mistake: today Tucker Carlson is the most dangerous antisemite in America,” Fine declared to a visibly tense audience. “He’s chosen to take on the mantle of a modern-day Hitler Youth.”  

Fine, a staunch pro-Israel advocate and one of the most outspoken Jewish Republicans in Congress, has long positioned himself at the forefront of defending Israel against what he describes as the “mainstreaming of antisemitism in conservative media.” His latest remarks came amid a growing split within right-leaning circles, where some commentators have criticized Israel’s military actions while others have reaffirmed America’s traditional alliance with the Jewish state.

In his speech, Fine argued that Carlson has crossed a moral red line by using his influential platform to normalize anti-Israel conspiracy theories and sympathies for groups hostile to the Jewish nation. “Words matter,” Fine said. “When someone with an audience of millions begins echoing the same narratives used by Israel’s enemies, that becomes a national security issue — not just a media one.”

The Congressman’s comments quickly made headlines and drew both praise and backlash online. Pro-Israel conservatives applauded Fine for standing firm, describing his warning as “necessary and courageous,” while others accused him of fueling intra-party division.

Despite the controversy, Fine stood by his statement following the event, reiterating in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that “support for Israel is not optional — it’s foundational.” He added that “the fight against antisemitism starts at home,” calling on Republican leaders to reject figures who “play footsie with hatred under the guise of populism.”

The clash highlights a broader tension within the American right, as the Israel–Hamas conflict continues to expose deep ideological divides over foreign policy, morality, and the role of faith in conservatism. Fine’s remarks signal that, at least for now, the pro-Israel faction of the Republican Party is drawing a clear line in the sand.

“Tucker Carlson isn’t challenging the establishment,” Fine concluded. “He’s empowering those who want to destroy the Jewish people — and that’s not something any real conservative should tolerate.”