Appearing on Newsmax’s “Finnerty,” Florida Congressman **Randy Fine** didn’t mince words as he addressed what many Americans see as a nationwide epidemic of migrant-connected welfare fraud. Citing Minnesota as ground zero—where billions in taxpayer dollars have allegedly vanished into fraudulent schemes tied to resettled migrant communities—Fine announced he is pushing legislation that would cut off welfare benefits to immigrants altogether, whether they arrived legally or illegally.
Fine framed the issue as a question of basic fairness to American taxpayers. While working families struggle under inflation, housing costs, and mounting national debt, he argued, the federal government continues to subsidize communities that have shown little interest in self-sufficiency or assimilation. “We’ve got to ask ourselves why we want a community in this country where a massive percentage of people who’ve been here for decades are still on welfare,” Fine said, adding that the fraud uncovered so far should outrage every American.
The Florida lawmaker has been especially vocal about Minnesota Rep. **Ilhan Omar**, a longtime progressive firebrand and frequent critic of U.S. history and culture. Fine has already introduced a separate motion seeking her expulsion from Congress, arguing that she embodies the very failures of modern immigration policy. On Newsmax, he went further, suggesting that if any elected official is tied to or has misrepresented facts surrounding welfare fraud, they should face serious consequences—including deportation if applicable.
According to Fine, the problem isn’t limited to isolated bad actors. He argued that the repeated fraud cases point to a deeper systemic failure in how the United States handles immigration and welfare eligibility. “When you see the same patterns over and over—Medicaid fraud, welfare fraud, immigration fraud—you have to stop pretending this is accidental,” he said. “Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to bankroll it.”
That concern is what motivated Fine’s latest bill, which would bar all immigrants from accessing federal welfare programs. The proposal is rooted in a simple principle: America should be a land of opportunity, not a destination for government handouts. “You should not come here and then ask our children and grandchildren to go into debt to give you free things,” Fine said. “That’s not compassion—that’s insanity.”
Under Fine’s vision, immigrants who genuinely want to work, contribute, and embrace American values would still be welcome—but without immediate access to taxpayer-funded benefits. Welfare, he argued, has become a magnet that encourages abuse rather than integration. “If you want freedom, opportunity, and a chance to build a life through hard work, that’s a conversation we can have,” he said. “But if you’re coming here for free stuff, stay where you are.”
The proposal is already igniting debate on Capitol Hill, with critics predictably crying foul. But Fine and his supporters say the status quo is no longer sustainable. With fraud scandals exploding, budgets bleeding red ink, and public trust collapsing, they argue it’s time for Congress to put American citizens first.
For many conservatives, Fine’s message resonates clearly: immigration should be about contribution, not consumption—and welfare should never be an incentive to come to the United States.
