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Congress Backs Resolution Condemning Piker, Owens' Antisemitism

4/30/2026

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Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker and Candace Owens.
The resolution, noting that Piker reaches 11.5 million and Owens 35 million followers, urges platforms to enforce hate-speech policies and curb antisemitism.
The Anti-Defamation League says Piker called Orthodox Jews “inbred” and Owens spreads conspiracy theories about Jews and Israel, and it noted Owens was named “Antisemite of the Year” in 2024 by StopAntisemitism.

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Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker and Candace Owens.
The resolution, noting that Piker reaches 11.5 million and Owens 35 million followers, urges platforms to enforce hate-speech policies and curb antisemitism.
The Anti-Defamation League says Piker called Orthodox Jews “inbred” and Owens spreads conspiracy theories about Jews and Israel, and it noted Owens was named “Antisemite of the Year” in 2024 by StopAntisemitism.