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Rep. Khanna Urges Democrats to Engage with Piker

4/6/2026

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on NBC News that Democrats must engage with diverse audiences, arguing that avoiding Twitch streamer Hasan Piker could harm future elections.
He criticized fellow Democrats, including Sens. Cory Booker and Ruben Gallego, for declining Piker's invitation to join his stream.
Hasan Piker responded on X, highlighting the costs of U.S. military actions and accusing Democrats of slandering anti-Zionist voices rather than addressing issues.

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on NBC News that Democrats must engage with diverse audiences, arguing that avoiding Twitch streamer Hasan Piker could harm future elections.
He criticized fellow Democrats, including Sens. Cory Booker and Ruben Gallego, for declining Piker's invitation to join his stream.
Hasan Piker responded on X, highlighting the costs of U.S. military actions and accusing Democrats of slandering anti-Zionist voices rather than addressing issues.