‘God is happy with me’ – Sophie Rain Battles Florida ‘Sin Tax’ Madness
“Sounds like you got buyer’s remorse… God is happy with me, sir!” That’s the firebrand mic drop that turned Florida politics on its head last night, as OnlyFans megastar Sophie Rain torched the state’s latest ‘moral crusade’: a sky-high 50% ‘sin tax’ targeting creators like her. In a state where tourism, real estate, and now digital entrepreneurs define the economy, it was only a matter of time before old guard politicians focused their crosshairs on new money-and Rain wasn’t about to stand by quietly while her income was raided for a headline.
James Fishback, a rookie in the 2026 GOP race for governor, is betting big that labeling OnlyFans an “online degeneracy platform” will win him the hearts-and votes-of Florida’s Bible Belt. He claims his controversial tax proposal would “raise hundreds of millions” for schools and crisis centers, with half the earnings of every adult content creator going to the state (Economic Times).
Rain, who openly touts her Christian values and $95 million fortune generated on OnlyFans within just two years (AOL), didn’t mince words: “This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Why is my work targeted, but not billionaire tech companies or corrupt politicians?” Her scathing comments on X (formerly Twitter) went mega-viral, sparking a toxic culture war online that’s pitting Florida’s right-wing purists against its rising class of digital entrepreneurs.
“I’m a Christian woman who hasn’t sinned. Maybe the politicians should tax themselves for spreading lies before they come for my paycheck.” – Sophie Rain, on X
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Fifty percent! That’s not just a tax rate-it’s more than Florida takes from casinos, cigarettes, or any so-called ‘vice’ in state history. Fishback’s plan, if implemented, would slice tens of millions out of the wallets of young Floridians using platforms like OnlyFans to chase a piece of the American dream. It’s not just Rain, 21; it’s thousands of creators-many single moms, military wives, and small business owners-who say Fishback’s tax is targeted, regressive, and utterly tone-deaf in a state fueled by innovation.
Rain’s viral counterpunch called out Fishback’s hypocrisy: “So you want to tax me because ‘sin’ pays, but Apple and Google get sweetheart deals? Give me a break. Maybe tax billion-dollar corporations first and then come talk to me.” This pointed critique didn’t come from nowhere-the numbers speak for themselves. While Rain brings in astonishing figures, she also pointed out that much of Florida’s digital economy will evaporate if such an aggressive, creator-only tax becomes law (Newsweek).
“If this passes, Florida will lose out on millions in rental income, tourism, and sales taxes when creators leave. Guess who gets left picking up the tab? The middle class.” – Social media user @RightWingStorm, on X
Supporters of Fishback, meanwhile, celebrated the move as a blow against “exploitation” and “immorality,” blasting Rain and her peers as bad examples for young girls. But critics across social media and mainstream outlets questioned why the crackdown targets individual earners, rather than the platform’s global owners or its vast subscriber base-many of whom are Floridian voters. Would targeting creators for ‘saving’ the state really work, or just drive away income and jobs?
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Rallying the base but trailing the field: First-time candidate Fishback may have rocketed into media headlines, but he’s still polling miles behind heavyweights like U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (Newsweek). Some in the conservative movement worry that focusing the 2026 election on divisive ‘sin taxes’ could backfire-putting fiscal conservatism and jobs at risk, at a time when Florida has thrived economically under President Trump’s pro-business policies.
Fishback’s campaign insists this is about “character,” not cash-grabs. His spokespeople say the 50% tax would “disincentivize” what they call “online degeneracy” and help fund public schools, mental health for men, and crisis pregnancy centers all in one aggressive swing. Critics point out that such bold morality measures may not hold up in court-especially when Rain and other creators have already vowed to take their cases national, using top-shelf legal teams and the massive online followings at their disposal.
“Nobody would put a 50% tax on movie stars or tech CEOs-this is arbitrary, punitive, and doomed to be challenged in court.” – Conservative legal analyst Jenna DeWitt, on Fox News
The fallout from the “sin tax” plan has roared across Florida’s social and business landscape. Landlords, payment processors, even local tourism groups have weighed in, with some warning a mass exodus of digital creators would gut local economies. Others are cheering, arguing the state can no longer be “America’s playground for degeneracy.” But one thing is clear: no issue in this GOP primary is riling up the online base-or echoing through the culture war-like Fishback versus Rain.
With President Trump’s strong pro-growth, anti-regulation stance still the norm in Washington, many Florida conservatives say it’s time to focus on growing small business, not waging war on private earners. The OnlyFans ‘sin tax’ battle will test whether Sun Belt voters want purity tests-or paychecks-at the heart of their state’s politics in 2026. Either way, Sophie Rain isn’t backing down, and neither are her millions of supporters.
