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El-Sayed Rallies with Piker Amid Donation Surge, Criticism

4/17/2026

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, rallied with Hasan Piker on March 24, 2026.
The centrist think tank Third Way criticized Hasan Piker's past comments and urged Democrats to distance themselves.
The Republican National Senatorial Committee pressured Democrats to disavow Hasan Piker.
Critics including state Sen. Mallory McMorrow condemned the collaboration over Hasan Piker's rhetoric.
El-Sayed reported a 221% increase in donations and a 29% rise in volunteer sign-ups.

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, rallied with Hasan Piker on March 24, 2026.
The centrist think tank Third Way criticized Hasan Piker's past comments and urged Democrats to distance themselves.
The Republican National Senatorial Committee pressured Democrats to disavow Hasan Piker.
Critics including state Sen. Mallory McMorrow condemned the collaboration over Hasan Piker's rhetoric.
El-Sayed reported a 221% increase in donations and a 29% rise in volunteer sign-ups.