Dem AG Turns on El-Sayed Over Terror Attack Response
Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer with a large progressive following, said American Jews who project strong support for Israel could face violence from others as a result. More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers and officials have since condemned the comments as antisemitic.
- Piker made the remarks while discussing Jeremy Moss, a Jewish Democratic congressional nominee in Michigan.
- 11-plus Democratic members of Congress have issued public statements condemning Piker this week.
- Piker blamed AIPAC for orchestrating the backlash, a claim the Democratic Majority for Israel called a 'baseless conspiracy theory.'
- Most potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates have not publicly commented on Piker's remarks.
Why it matters: The fight is forcing Democratic candidates to take sides on a factional conflict less than 70 days before the midterm elections.
- Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who campaigned with Piker, issued a statement opposing antisemitism but did not name or directly condemn Piker.
- Rep. Hillary Scholten said she will not campaign with El-Sayed over his ties to Piker; Rep. Debbie Dingell urged Democrats to stop discussing Piker entirely.
How 27 sources split on this story
Where they split: The core dispute is whether publicly condemning Piker protects Democrats from charges of tolerating antisemitism or distracts them from issues that will decide the midterms.
Center coverage, 6 sources: The center frames the story as a genuine intraparty conflict over antisemitism and electability, tracking both the condemnations and Piker's defiant response blaming AIPAC.
Jerusalem Post1w+El-Sayed win puts Democrats and pro-Israel voters at a crossroads - opinionTITimes of Israel1w+Stumping in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin dodge queries on Hasan Piker, Israel
RealClearPolitics1w+The Democratic Party Is Turning Against the Jews
Semafor1w+Exclusive: El-Sayed says ‘no plans’ to campaign with Piker
The Hill1w+House Democrat pushes back on ‘nutty stuff’ some in DSA supportLeft coverage, 5 sources: The left sees Democratic leaders repeating a strategic error by amplifying a Republican-driven media narrative about Piker instead of focusing attacks on the Trump administration ahead of the midterms.
The Independent1w+Democrats fighting over Hasan Piker face accusations of falling into a Republican trap
Mediaite1w+From Platner to Piker: Is Pod Save America Actually Trying to Torpedo the Democrats?!
The New York Times1w+Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews
The Washington Post1w+Dems at odds over El-Sayed's ties to controversial streamer...TruTruthout1w+Abdul El-Sayed’s Win Sparked a Wave of Islamophobia Across Social MediaRight coverage, 16 sources: The right frames the episode as evidence of a radical faction inside the Democratic Party that mainstream leaders have been too slow and too reluctant to confront.
Fox News1w+Michigan Dem AG turns on El-Sayed over terror attack response, warns of mentality that 'bothers me a lot'
Washington Examiner1w+Ossoff joins colleagues in condemning Hasan Piker
Twitchy1w+Scott Jennings Makes Rep. Debbie Dingell Crushing on Hasan Piker Look Even WORSE in Just 1 Post
Independent Journal Review1w+Abdul El-Sayed’s Sharia Law Defense Sparks Conservative Backlash
NewsBusters1w+POLL: What Was the Worst Media Quote of the Week?
The Washington Times1w+Democrat Debbie Dingell: Don't ask me about Hasan Piker
Breitbart News1w+Dingell: El-Sayed Has to Be 'Very Clear' He Doesn't Agree with Piker, 'Tired of People Trying to Drag Me Into It'
Hot Air1w+Nervous Dems: If We Keep Talking About Hasan Piker, We'll LoseLILegal Insurrection1w+Desperate Democrats Try Running Away From Hasan Piker As Controversies Grow
New York Post1w+Dems are lining up to condemn far-left streamer Hasan Piker as midterm elections near
RedState1w+Watch: Debbie Dingell Goes Cujo on Reporters Over Hasan Piker Amid Increasing Panic Over El-Sayed
The Blaze1w+Jewish Democrat has stunning response when asked about Muslim candidate for SenateWhat’s next: Rep. Gottheimer is calling on House leadership to bring a bipartisan resolution against hate rhetoric to a floor vote.
- House Minority Leader Jeffries pledged to continue speaking out against Piker's comments.
- Will progressive candidates who embraced Piker pay an electoral price in November, or will the controversy fade before Election Day?
- Does sustained Democratic attention on Piker help Republicans frame the party's base, as some Democrats publicly argue?