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Congress Members are Taking Action Against Hasan Piker | The Mary Sue
By May 1st, 2026, 1:01 pm Democrats and Republicans often have disagreements, but Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler came forward with a bipartisan solution targeted against Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. It seems that the common ground will not be met in healthcare or tax policies. Rather, the two parties have united against a non-government official, whom they perceive to be antisemitic.Recommended Videos Piker has often been accused of anti-Semitism by Fox News as well as The Wall Street Journal. He’s most certainly not a mainstream media darling. Nevertheless, some daring Democratic Party members have been in contact with the streamer, who identifies as a socialist. But not all Democrats approve of Piker, as this recent move by Gottheimer showed. The resolution is titled ‘Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.’ Although against antisemitism, the bill only targets Hasan Piker and Candace Owens. The resolution alleged that Piker “has often used antisemitic rhetoric, including expressing support for Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization.” It would cite Piker’s words from stream, which portray him as an antisemite. Controversial claims from Hasan Piker They also brought up Piker’s infamous words, where he claimed America brought 9/11 upon itself. It’s a highly controversial clip that went viral online, specifically on podcasts. The clip also made its way to Fox News. But Piker would later clarify that he was referring to America’s destabilization of the Middle East as the reason behind 9/11. He also refuted the assumption that he believes those who died in the tragedy deserved to. The resolution also referenced Piker’s support for the militant group Hamas over Israel. Piker doesn’t deny his support for Hamas over Israel. He stood by the controversial claim and explained that in his view, Israel is an apartheid state that oppresses Palestinians. Therefore, Piker supports Palestinian self-determination. Although she has also criticized Israel and rightfully called the situation in Gaza a genocide, Owens has also perpetuated conspiracy theories about Jewish people. In her latest Michael Jackson episode, she theorized that Jewish people around Michael Jackson were responsible for defaming him. It enforces the stereotype that Jewish people own the media industry, and Jackson couldn’t defe...
Hasan Piker Campaigns With Pennsylvania Democrat as Star Rises Despite ...
Hasan Piker. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Tensions in Philadelphia intensified this week after Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat running for US Congress, appeared on a livestream hosted by far-left commentator Hasan Piker, drawing criticism from political opponents and some Jewish community leaders over Piker’s expressed hostility toward Israel and support for foreign terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Rabb, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, joined Piker’s widely watched online broadcast as part of an effort to reach younger, digitally engaged voters. The district, a safely Democratic seat centered in Philadelphia, is expected to be decided in the primary, where Rabb faces a competitive field that includes state Sen. Sharif Street and physician Ala Stanford. Piker arrived in Philadelphia from Los Angeles to help Rabb fundraise for the campaign and joined him for a rally. While talking with Piker on the livestream, Rabb addressed backlash over his decision to meet with the streamer, dismissing his critics as being motivated by racial animus. “I’m going to be slammed for even talking to you,” Rabb told Piker. “But there’s a double standard, because as a Black progressive, I can’t do this. I’m part of the problem or whatever.” During the livestream, Rabb discussed progressive policy priorities and his campaign message. But the appearance quickly became a flashpoint in the race, as critics pointed to Piker’s history of inflammatory comments. “Hasan Piker has a documented record of statements that we find deeply troubling,” said Jason Holtzman, chief of the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. “He dismissed the sexual violence of [Hamas’s attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023]. He called Orthodox Jews ‘inbred.’ He compared Zionists to Nazis. He characterized Hamas as preferable to the state of Israel.” Holtzman added, “These are not edgy opinions. They are statements that minimize Jewish suffering, dehumanize Jewish people, and normalize violence against Jews and the Jewish state.” Since entering the race, Rabb has attempted to establish the Israel-Hamas conflict as a central feature of the competition. He has lambasted his opponents for stopping short of accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza and has repeatedly pressed other Democrats on where they stand on the conflict. Ala Stanford, an establishment Democrat who is widely considered ...
House will consider resolution condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker ...
House will consider resolution condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism A bipartisan group of legislators introduced the resolution in late April 2026.
Pennsylvania Democrat Aligns With Hasan Piker Despite Ongoing ...
Piker himself has rejected accusations of antisemitism, framing them as an attempt to conflate legitimate criticism of Israel with prejudice against Jews. "They are once again conflating legitimate critics of Israel with actual antisemites," he stated in response to a bipartisan congressional resolution condemning his remarks.
