Trump's party candidate in Texas, Valentina Gomez, announced the burning of the Quran and the elimination of Islam. The video went viral on social media and was later deleted. The statement caused a major controversy in the United States.
America: Texas politics was stirred when Donald Trump's Republican candidate, Valentina Gomez, shared a video on social media where she was seen burning a copy of the Quran with a flamethrower and declaring her intention to eliminate Islam from Texas. As soon as the video surfaced, social media erupted, and various political and social organizations described it as a hate-inciting act. The video was later deleted, but by then, the issue had already garnered national and international attention.
Vow to Eliminate Islam and Incendiary Statement
In the video, Gomez was not only burning the Quran but also standing in front of the camera and saying, "We have to eliminate Islam forever, or your daughters will be raped and your sons will be beheaded." Furthermore, she stated that America is a Christian nation and that any of the 57 Muslim countries are available for terrorist Muslims to go to. As soon as this statement was made, people on social media branded it as hate-mongering and an incitement of religious sentiments.
Criticism on Social Media
Following the escalation of the controversy, social media platforms also took action, imposing various restrictions on Gomez's account. Instagram banned her, and the video was removed from other platforms as well. From Islamic organizations to human rights activists, everyone bly condemned the act. Many users stated that such videos spread hatred and incite violence in society, which is dangerous for any democratic society.
Valentina Gomez Has Been in Controversies Before
This is not the first time Valentina Gomez has been embroiled in controversy. She has made several statements in the past that have been deemed hateful. In May 2025, she trespassed into a Muslim civic event held at the Texas State Capitol and caused a stir by delivering an anti-Islam speech. Additionally, she shared a video of herself burning LGBTQ+ literature and vowed to ban such literature if she won the election. In December 2024, she posted a video demanding public executions for migrants for violent crimes.
