{"id":2648962,"date":"2026-08-24T15:17:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abdul-el-sayed-opposes-hasan-piker-after-house-democrats-speak-out\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:26:19","slug":"abdul-el-sayed-opposes-hasan-piker-after-house-democrats-speak-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abdul-el-sayed-opposes-hasan-piker-after-house-democrats-speak-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Abdul el Sayed opposes Hasan Piker after House Democrats speak out"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fabdul-el-sayed-opposes-hasan-piker-after-house-democrats-speak-out%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2648962&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed responded to controversy sparked by political commentator Hasan Piker, who made antisemitic remarks during a livestream, including threatening comments about American Jews adn Israel. Piker&#8217;s comments targeted Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss and drew criticism from other Democrats, including Rep.Hillary Scholten, who condemned Piker&#8217;s rhetoric as hazardous and unacceptable. Piker has increasingly involved himself in Democratic politics, endorsing progressive candidates like el Sayed, though el Sayed publicly distanced himself from Piker\u2019s comments, emphasizing his commitment to fighting antisemitism and focusing on domestic issues. The controversy led to bipartisan condemnations, with lawmakers like Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh gottheimer calling out Piker for promoting antisemitic views and inciting violence. Some democrats also expressed hesitation in supporting el Sayed due to his association with Piker.the incident highlights tensions within Democratic circles over inflammatory online rhetoric and the boundaries of political activism.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"655\">Michigan<\/a> Democratic <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a> nominee <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/abdul-el-sayed\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"23138\">Abdul el Sayed<\/a> spoke out after prominent political commentator <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hasan-piker\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"22479\">Hasan Piker<\/a> recently admonished pro-Israel Americans, particularly Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss, amassing criticism from other Democratic lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The controversy stems from a recent stream where Piker, an avid socialist, directly discussed Moss, showing his picture while stating: \u201cIf 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4698455\/abdul-el-sayed-opposes-hasan-piker-michigan-democrats-speak-out\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Abdul el Sayed opposes Hasan Piker after Michigan Democrat calls him a \u2018hack\u2019 and \u2018dangerous\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4698401\/trump-endorsement-power-vital-primary-competitions\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump touts endorsement power ahead of vital primary competitions<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4698305\/vance-says-maine-became-fraud-capital-under-state-auditor-matt-dunlap-who-failed-audit-exam\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Vance says Maine became \u2018fraud capital\u2019 under state auditor Matt Dunlap who failed audit exam<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Piker has increasingly inserted himself into Democratic politics during the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11675\">2026 midterm election cycle<\/a>, campaigning alongside progressive candidates and using his platform to promote left-wing candidates. He was a surrogate for el Sayed during the state\u2019s primary campaign. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, el Sayed has worked to distance himself from Piker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy commitment to Jewish safety is the same as my commitment to the safety of my own daughters. Antisemitism is a scourge, and we need to address it in all its forms. And I stand against any rhetoric that puts the community at risk,\u201d he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AbdulElSayed\/status\/2091930951873905147\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AbdulElSayed\/status\/2091930951873905147\">wrote in a social media post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhile politicians and pundits try to make this race about a Twitch streamer, we\u2019re going to be talking about gas, groceries, good schools, and healthcare,\u201d el Sayed continued.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But el Sayed was not the first to voice opposition to Piker\u2019s recent comments. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) first defended Moss, calling Piker a \u201chack who thrives on hate, shock and awe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHasan Piker\u2019s talk of violence against American Jews, and directly naming a Michigan elected official, and future Congressional colleague Jeremy Moss, are unacceptable. Full stop,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepScholten\/status\/2091886448853065970\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepScholten\/status\/2091886448853065970\">Scholten said<\/a>. \u201cPiker is a hack who thrives on hate, shock and awe because he lacks substance. It\u2019s dangerous for everyone. We should all be calling out this disgusting rhetoric so it loses its grip on our politics once and for all. It has no place in Michigan, and no place in our country.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Piker then fired back at Scholten on social media, accusing her of seeking attention and attacking him over his opposition to Zionism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf i was an israel 1st congresswoman with a possible cheating scandal with a republican in the state, i wouldn\u2019t spend so much time vying for the spotlight by actively defaming a prominent antizionist voice to harm the dem senate majority chances over a 90\/10 issue,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hasanthehun\/status\/2091915430898319804?s=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hasanthehun\/status\/2091915430898319804?s=20\">Piker said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scholten has previously criticized el Sayed for campaigning with Piker and said she would not commit to supporting el Sayed in the general election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The backlash against Piker is not limited to Scholten. Reps. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/rep-mike-lawler\/\" data-type=\"mediapress_author\" data-id=\"21540\">Mike Lawler<\/a> (R-NY) and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP22264690189973.webp\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"3258014\">Josh Gottheimer<\/a> (D-NJ) introduced a bipartisan House resolution in April <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gottheimer.house.gov\/posts\/release-reps-gottheimer-and-lawler-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-antisemitic-rhetoric-from-prominent-online-personalities\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gottheimer.house.gov\/posts\/release-reps-gottheimer-and-lawler-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-antisemitic-rhetoric-from-prominent-online-personalities\">condemning antisemitic rhetoric<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-israeli-prime-minister-addresses-claims-that-epstein-worked-for-israel\/\" title=\"Former ...i Prime Minister Addresses Claims That Epstein &#039;Worked for ...&#039;\">prominent online personalities<\/a>, specifically naming Piker and right-wing commentator Candace Owens. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4695391\/mike-rogers-data-center-moratorium\/\">MIKE ROGERS BACKS DATA CENTER MORATORIUM AS SOME GOP CANDIDATES SHIFT AGAINST AI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawler also condemned Piker in a statement, saying, \u201cHasan Piker is a threat to America,\u201d and accusing the streamer of promoting antisemitic views and praising socialism while living as a wealthy influencer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gottheimer has likewise criticized Piker, saying, \u201cThe only one inciting violence against American Jews is Piker and his rhetoric. For the future of our party, Democrats have to call out his hate and condemn these dangerous views. Anyone campaigning with him is part of the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El Sayed condemns Piker after anti-Israel remarks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2648963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26220011381098-e1786370703972.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[77374,77375,33723,5894],"class_list":["post-2648962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-abdul-el-sayed","tag-hasan-piker","tag-house-democrats","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26220011381098-e1786370703972.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2648962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2648962"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2648962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2648970,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2648962\/revisions\/2648970"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2648963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2648962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2648962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2648962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}