Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan is under scrutiny for his ties to far-left streamer Hasan Piker. Piker’s controversial comments about U.S. Jews have led to calls for Democrats to distance themselves.
Hasan Piker warned that if American Jews continue to be viewed as staunch supporters of Israel, they could face violence. This commentary, delivered during a recent stream, included an image of Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss, who is Jewish. Moss, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, is dealing with a false audio clip suggesting he is in Congress solely to support Israel.
Piker stated, “If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they are singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone is going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews.”
Piker’s remarks drew criticism from several top Democrats:
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
Jeffries condemned the comments, labeling them “dangerous and antisemitic”. He publicly acknowledged Piker as the source in a CNN interview.
Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill.
Schneider called Piker an “unapologetic antisemite” and urged Democrats not to provide him a platform. He reaffirmed this stance following Piker’s latest remarks.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.
Slotkin rejected the notion that Jewish Americans bear responsibility for antisemitism directed at them, stating no community should face threats of violence for their views.
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.
Stevens distanced herself from El-Sayed over his association with Piker, describing Piker as the “exact opposite” of someone she would support.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
Booker’s team avoided an appearance with Piker, and he condemned Piker’s language as unsuitable for public discourse.
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow
McMorrow criticized Piker’s provocative style, comparing it negatively to far-right commentator Nick Fuentes.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J.
Gottheimer, who often criticizes Piker, praised Jeffries for standing up against Piker’s statements, which he compared to Nazi rhetoric.
James Carville
Carville expressed disdain for Piker’s influence in the Democratic Party, threatening to leave if Piker’s views prevail.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
Fetterman challenged El-Sayed on ties to Piker during the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.
After defeating a Piker-backed challenger, Moskowitz distanced himself from the streamer.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass.
Auchincloss rejected Piker’s politics on “Fox News Sunday,” clarifying the Democrats’ stance.
Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich.
Scholten criticized Piker sharply, rebuking his rhetoric which she deemed harmful to Michigan and the nation.
Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss, D-
Moss rebuffed Piker’s use of his image, stating extremism has no place in Michigan.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
Khanna, previously on Piker’s show, condemned his latest antisemitic comments unequivocally.
Abdul El-Sayed
El-Sayed, amid campaign criticism, distanced his campaign from Piker without directly condemning him.
DNC Chair Ken Martin
Martin condemned the narrative blaming American Jews for threats or violence, labeling such remarks as antisemitic.
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.
Rosen described Piker’s comments as a low for him, rejecting any blame placed on Jewish Americans for antisemitic acts.
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.
Torres criticized Piker for his rhetoric, which, he argued, blamed Jewish victims.
Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz.
Stanton rejected Piker’s argument that Jewish Americans are responsible for hatred directed at them.
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