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Jewish Congressman Dons Yarmulke Daily in Hat Tip to Those Battling Anti-Semitism

Though new to wearing the religious skullcap regularly, a Florida Republican aims to inspire college students and others to display their faith despite fear.
Jewish Congressman Dons Yarmulke Daily in Hat Tip to Those Battling Anti-Semitism
Anti-Israel protesters follow Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 22, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Jackson Richman
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WASHINGTON—Like enthusiastic audience members tossing bouquets on stage after a performance that pleases them, fans of a new Republican congressman from Florida are showering him with appreciation for the public positions he’s taking in Congress.

But instead of giving Rep. Randy Fine flowers, his supporters are sending him yarmulkes.

Jackson Richman
Jackson Richman
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Jackson Richman is a Washington correspondent for The Epoch Times. In addition to Washington politics, he covers the intersection of politics and sports/sports and culture. He previously was a writer at Mediaite and Washington correspondent at Jewish News Syndicate. His writing has also appeared in The Washington Examiner. He is an alum of George Washington University.
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