September 17, 2026

Hasan Piker Reiterates Controversial Claim That US is Worse Than al-Qaeda

In a recent Axios interview, Hasan Piker stated that the US is 'pound for pound' worse than al-Qaeda, reiterating his previous controversial comments.
Piker's remarks have drawn renewed criticism from Republicans and have put pressure on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who has not condemned Piker's statements.
El-Sayed's campaign distanced itself from Piker's views, emphasizing their focus on economic issues rather than Piker's rhetoric.

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