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El-Sayed Distances Himself From Popular Streamer's Comments on Israel and Jewish Americans

The Senate candidate said Piker does not speak for his campaign after Democrats and Republicans condemned the streamer’s comments as dangerous and antisemitic.

  • On Monday, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from progressive commentator Hasan Piker following backlash over Piker's comments suggesting pro-Israel rhetoric could incite violence against American Jews.
  • During a recent stream, Piker targeted Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss, warning that portraying American Jews as "singularly invested in Israel" could provoke negative action against the community.
  • Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten called Piker a "hack who thrives on hate, shock and awe," while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the remarks as antisemitic and dangerous.
  • Former congressman Mike Rogers, El-Sayed's Republican opponent, called the nominee "unfit," while Democratic strategist Tré Easton warned Piker has become a "serious liability" to the campaign.
  • Responding to criticism on Monday, Piker dismissed the outrage as a "smear," while El-Sayed insisted his campaign remains focused on "gas, groceries, good schools, and healthcare.
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