Sophie Rain, a 21-year-old OnlyFans creator, slammed Republican gubernatorial hopeful James Fishback’s plan to impose a 50% "sin tax" on creators’ platform earnings, calling the idea "the dumbest thing" she’s heard. Rain defended her autonomy and faith, questioned why creators — not subscribers — would be targeted, and warned the policy could push performers out of Florida. Fishback claims the levy could raise about $200 million for schools but has not released legislation or explained enforcement, and experts say seizing half of creators’ income would be administratively complex.
OnlyFans Star Sophie Rain Blasts Florida GOP Candidate’s Proposed 50% 'Sin Tax' on Creators’ Earnings
Sophie Rain/Instagram; Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via GettyOnlyFans star Sophie Rain is speaking out about a proposed new "sin tax" in Florida
OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain, 21, pushed back forcefully against a proposal from Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback to impose a 50% "sin tax" on income earned through the platform. Fishback said the levy would funnel revenue to public schools and serve as a moral disincentive, calling OnlyFans an "online degeneracy platform."
Fishback's Proposal
In an interview with NXR Studios, Fishback described the tax as both punitive and corrective: "The purpose of the sin tax in economics is to disincentivize and deter a behavior," he said, adding he did not want "young women who could otherwise be mothers" selling their bodies online. Fishback estimated the measure could raise roughly $200 million to improve teacher pay and school lunches, but has not released draft legislation or explained how it would be enforced.
Sophie Rain's Response
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Rain called the proposal "the dumbest thing I've ever heard of." She emphasized her autonomy and faith:
"No one ever forced me to start an OnlyFans — it was MY decision, so I don’t need a 31-year-old man telling me I can’t sell my body online. I am a Christian; God knows what I am doing, and I know he is happy with me — that’s the only validation I need."
Rain also took issue with Fishback singling her out on social media, where he suggested she was "exploited" by the platform. She accused him of seeking attention and warned that targeting creators could drive performers out of Florida.
Practical And Legal Questions
Observers note significant legal and administrative hurdles. OnlyFans creators are typically independent contractors who file federal and state taxes themselves, which would make a state-level seizure of half their earnings complex to implement. Media outlets report Fishback has not produced draft language or enforcement plans, leaving key details unclear.
Political Context
Fishback is an underdog in the 2026 GOP primary and trails Rep. Byron Donalds in polls. Critics say the proposal could be both unpopular with voters and difficult to enforce if pursued as policy.
PEOPLE reached out to Fishback for comment.
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