‘I’ll end Islam’ – House of Rep candidate gives reason for burning Quran

Numerous denunciations have been directed at the disruptive actions of a Christian politician who appears to believe that the only means of garnering electoral support is through the public denouncement of other faiths.

Critics have expressed serious concerns regarding the potential ramifications of such rhetoric in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.

A video featuring a candidate for the House of Representatives, in which she is seen publicly burning the holy book of Islam, has been widely condemned as provocative and potentially inciting violence. This video was subsequently removed from social media platforms.

Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate running for Texas’s 31st Congressional District in the 2026 elections, has sparked considerable controversy after sharing a video on the social media platform X that depicts her burning the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

In the footage, Gomez is seen using a fire gun to set the Quran ablaze while delivering inflammatory remarks. She declared, “I will end Islam in Texas, oh God, help me. Muslims are committing murders to capture Christian countries.”

She further urged viewers to support her political ambitions, stating, “Help me reach the parliament so that you never have to face the stones thrown by Muslims.”

The video has triggered swift backlash from political leaders, religious organisations, and social media users, many of whom have condemned the act as hate speech and a dangerous display of religious intolerance.

This is not the first time Gomez has faced public outrage.

In December 2024, she staged a provocative demonstration in New York, where she appeared to shoot a dummy representing a migrant. During the act, she called for the public hanging of migrants accused of violent crimes against Americans.

Her Instagram account was also banned.

In response, Gomez claimed, “The removal of my video and deactivation of my account shows all of you that I am the biggest threat to power because I say what I see.”

Valentina Gomez: A history of controversy and activism

Born on 8 May 1999 in Medellín, Colombia, Valentina Gomez moved to the United States in 2009, settling in New Jersey with her family.

She pursued higher education at Central Connecticut State University and earned her MBA in 2020.

During her academic years, she was an accomplished swimmer, representing Colombia internationally as part of the Colombian National Swimming Team.

Gomez launched her political career in 2024 with a bid for Secretary of State of Missouri.
Since then, she has remained a polarising figure in American politics, known for her outspoken views and controversial public actions.

Her latest video has once again placed her at the centre of national debate, raising questions about the boundaries of political expression and the rise of extremist rhetoric in electoral campaigns.

Additional reports by Legit