{"id":14403,"date":"2026-05-20T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/florida-congressman-randy-fine-receives-antisemitic-death-threat-voicemail-capitol-police-investigate\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:29:00","slug":"florida-congressman-randy-fine-receives-antisemitic-death-threat-voicemail-capitol-police-investigate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/florida-congressman-randy-fine-receives-antisemitic-death-threat-voicemail-capitol-police-investigate\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Congressman Randy Fine Receives Antisemitic Death Threat Voicemail, Capitol Police Investigate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On a quiet Tuesday, the office of U.S. Representative Randy Fine, a Jewish congressman from Florida, was rattled by a chilling voicemail that threatened his life. The message, filled with hateful rhetoric and explicit violence, has prompted a formal investigation by Capitol Police and highlighted a disturbing trend of antisemitic threats aimed at lawmakers across the political spectrum.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-threat-a-harrowing-voicemail\">The Threat: A Harrowing Voicemail<\/h2>\n<p>According to reports from a reputable news outlet, a caller dialed the Washington, D.C. office of Rep. Fine and left a voicemail that was \u201ca diatribe on Jews\u201d and included a graphic threat to beat him to death. The caller also made a crude reference to Fine\u2019s yarmulke, calling it a \u201cbeanie\u201d and threatening to force it into his anus. The content of the message was so vile that it was immediately forwarded to Capitol Police for investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Fine\u2019s spokesperson, Darren Dershem, confirmed that the threat was reported to the Capitol Police and that the agency is currently looking into the matter. While the Capitol Police declined to disclose details about the investigation for security reasons, they assured the public that they were taking the threat seriously and were coordinating with the relevant authorities to protect the congressman.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"security-response-capitol-police-take-action\">Security Response: Capitol Police Take Action<\/h2>\n<p>When a member of Congress receives a death threat, the Capitol Police are mandated to act swiftly. Their response typically involves the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verification:<\/strong> Confirming the authenticity of the threat and identifying the source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk Assessment:<\/strong> Evaluating the potential danger to the individual and determining the level of threat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination:<\/strong> Working with the Office of the Member, the U.S. Capitol Police, and sometimes federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protection Measures:<\/strong> Implementing enhanced security protocols, including increased patrols, access control, and, if necessary, temporary relocation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Action:<\/strong> Pursuing criminal charges against the perpetrator once identified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Fine\u2019s case, the Capitol Police\u2019s statement that they were \u201cinvestigating\u201d suggests that the agency is following this standard procedure. While the public cannot see the specifics of the investigation, the presence of a formal inquiry signals that the threat is being treated with the seriousness it deserves.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-broader-pattern-of-hate-against-jewish-lawmakers\">A Broader Pattern of Hate Against Jewish Lawmakers<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Fine is not the only Jewish member of Congress to face antisemitic threats. Earlier this year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On a quiet Tuesday, the office of U.S. Representative Randy Fine, a Jewish congressman from Florida, was rattled by a chilling voicemail that threatened his life. 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