Valentina Gomez,a candidate for US Congress,is facing widespread condemnation ⁢for a series of actions and statements targeting Islam. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Gomez posted on her X (formerly twitter) account, @valentinaforusa, stating, “I will end islam in texas, may God help me.” This post accompanied a video of Gomez ​burning a Quran as part of her ⁣campaign advertisement, soliciting support for her congressional bid.

The video depicts ‍Gomez retreating and firing‍ a weapon at a copy of the Quran. In the video, ⁣Gomez asserts, “America​ is a Christian country, so these Muslim terrorists can harm any 57 ​Muslim countries. There is only one true God,⁣ namely the Lord of Israel.”

Previous Incident at texas Muslim Capitol Day

This is not the first time Gomez ‍has publicly targeted Islam. In May 2025, ⁤she disrupted the annual Texas‌ Muslim Capitol Day, an event‌ organized by civil society groups⁣ at the State Capitol.According to reports, Gomez seized‌ the microphone ‍and shouted, “Islam has no place in Texas. Help me to the congress so that⁣ we can end the American Islamization. I am only afraid of God!”

Strong Condemnation from Muslim Advocates⁢ and Political Leaders

Gomez’s ⁣actions ⁢have drawn swift and strong ‍criticism from Muslim advocacy groups,‍ political leaders, and internet users. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued a statement demanding​ an investigation into Gomez’s actions and calling for her campaign to be condemned. [CAIR Official Statement] Several Texas state⁤ representatives have also publicly denounced Gomez’s rhetoric as hateful and divisive.

Social media platforms are flooded wiht criticism, with the hashtag #Islamophobia trending in response to the video.⁣ Many users are calling for X to‌ suspend Gomez’s account for violating its policies on hate speech.

Legal and Political Implications

While burning a religious text is generally protected under ⁢the First Amendment in the United States, legal experts note that Gomez’s​ statements and⁢ actions could possibly incite violence or discrimination, which are⁢ not protected. The⁤ Department of justice ⁤could investigate whether Gomez’s rhetoric constitutes a threat or incitement to violence.

Politically, Gomez’s campaign faces ⁢an‌ uphill battle. Her anti-Islam stance is likely to alienate a notable portion of the electorate, including moderate voters and members of the Muslim community. Though, she may appeal to a segment of the⁢ population who ​share her views.

Demographic Data: Muslim Population in Texas

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