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Rep. Lee Calls Wealthy Americans 'Real Enemy' at Rally

4/9/2026

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Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) labeled higher-earning Americans as the 'real enemy' during a campaign rally for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, supported by Hasan Piker.
Lee criticized focusing on socioeconomic divisions and urged attention to issues such as sex trafficking.
Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from Hasan Piker's remarks, saying appearing with someone does not imply agreement.
Critics, including Democrats, condemned El-Sayed for associating with Piker and urged prioritizing Michiganders' concerns.

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Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) labeled higher-earning Americans as the 'real enemy' during a campaign rally for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, supported by Hasan Piker.
Lee criticized focusing on socioeconomic divisions and urged attention to issues such as sex trafficking.
Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from Hasan Piker's remarks, saying appearing with someone does not imply agreement.
Critics, including Democrats, condemned El-Sayed for associating with Piker and urged prioritizing Michiganders' concerns.