A social media personality known more for viral posts than political campaigns is stepping into a deeply red congressional race—against one of President Trump’s most outspoken allies.
Dan Bilzerian, an influencer with millions of followers, has filed paperwork to run as a Republican against Rep. Randy Fine in Florida’s 6th District, according to federal filings.
The move sets up a long-shot primary challenge against a first-term congressman who has quickly built a national profile—and strong ties to Trump.
Fine isn’t just another Republican incumbent. His campaign notes that Trump has endorsed him three separate times in the past two years, including in his current reelection bid. The district itself isn’t likely to offer much room for an upset: Trump carried it by roughly 30 points in 2024.
But Bilzerian isn’t entering quietly.
He has already taken aim at Trump directly, blasting the former president’s foreign policy in a recent social media post and suggesting he should be removed from office—remarks that could prove politically toxic in a GOP primary.
That puts him not only at odds with Fine, but also with the voters he would need to win over.
Meanwhile, Fine has been leaning into a different kind of national attention.
In recent days, the Florida Republican made headlines for a blunt argument tying immigration directly to the cost of living. He has called for deporting all illegal immigrants, arguing the move would reduce demand for housing, health care, education, and even car insurance.
“DEPORTATIONS = AFFORDABILITY,” Fine wrote in a series of posts, framing immigration enforcement as an economic solution.
He has also drawn a hard line against any form of amnesty, pledging he would “never, ever” support it.
The contrast between the two candidates is already stark: a Trump-aligned incumbent emphasizing immigration and affordability, versus a social media figure openly criticizing the president while trying to run in a pro-Trump district.
For now, the race looks lopsided on paper.
The district’s strong Republican tilt—and Fine’s backing from Trump—give the incumbent a clear advantage heading into the Aug. 18 primary.
Still, Bilzerian’s entry adds an unpredictable element to a race that otherwise might have flown under the radar.
