Democrats condemn Republicans calling for Muslim ban on the heels of Australia shooting

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Rachel LeingangDecember 16, 2025 at 05:13 PM

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Following a mass shooting in Australia, Republican Congressman Randy Fine and Senator Tommy Tuberville made public statements advocating for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S. and the deportation of Muslims currently residing in the country. Fine called for citizenship revocations and labeled diversity as "suicidal," while Tuberville described Islam as a "cult" aiming to conquer America. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) designated Tuberville as an "anti-Muslim bigot" in response. Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senators Patty Murray and Chris Murphy, condemned the Republicans' remarks as Islamophobic and disgusting, defending Muslim Americans against scapegoating. Fine defended his stance, claiming fear of Islam is rational.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 40% Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) 50% Australia ×260% Tommy Tuberville ×370% Randy Fine ×480%

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muslim ban 90% islamophobia 80% republican 70% deportation 70% anti-muslim 60% citizenship revocation 60% tommy tuberville 50% randy fine 50% council on american-islamic relations 40%