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Senator Slotkin Clashes with Hasan Piker Over Controversial Remarks

4/12/2026

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Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) responded to Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer, for his criticism of her appearance on Bill Maher's show.
Slotkin condemned Hasan Piker's derogatory remarks about Orthodox Jews and his statement that "America deserved 9/11."
CAIR criticized Slotkin for appearing on Maher's show and urged her to apologize for Hasan Piker's history of anti-Muslim comments.
Piker defended his stance, citing a double standard in American politics toward Islamophobia.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) responded to Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer, for his criticism of her appearance on Bill Maher's show.
Slotkin condemned Hasan Piker's derogatory remarks about Orthodox Jews and his statement that "America deserved 9/11."
CAIR criticized Slotkin for appearing on Maher's show and urged her to apologize for Hasan Piker's history of anti-Muslim comments.
Piker defended his stance, citing a double standard in American politics toward Islamophobia.