Florida Lawmaker Randy Fine: “Gaza must be wiped off the Map. I don’t care how many kids die.”

The claim centers on a reported statement attributed to Florida lawmaker Randy Fine, specifically the phrase “Gaza must be wiped off the map. I don’t care how many kids die. ” Multiple credible sources confirm that Randy Fine has made highly incendiary remarks advocating for the destruction of Gaza and has shown explicit disregard for Palestinian civilian casualties.

For example, CAIR-FL and other organizations have condemned Fine for his social media posts and public comments calling for Gaza to be destroyed or 'nuked'.cair.comcair.comFL Repeats Call for Censure of Rep. Randy Fine After ‘Gaza Must be Destroyed’...orlandosentinel.comorlandosentinel.comRandy Fine suggests atomic bombs for Gaza after killings in D.C Media reports document Fine’s rhetoric including calls to 'nuke' Gaza similar to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and his statements have sparked widespread criticism. While the exact quoted phrase in the input is not verbatim in the sources, the sentiment and core message are consistent with his documented statements.

The context includes Fine’s role as a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida since 2025, known for provocative and hostile rhetoric toward Palestinians.truthout.orgtruthout.orgRepublican Calls for Gaza to Be “Nuked” Like Hiroshima and Nagasaki There is no evidence that the quote was fabricated or taken out of context to change its meaning; rather, it aligns with his pattern of statements.

However, some sources use slightly different wording or emphasize related but distinct comments. Given this nuance, the claim is mostly true but not a perfect verbatim quote.