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Lawmakers Condemn Hasan Piker’s “Victim” Violence Warning

8/26/2026

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Hasan Piker warned that American Jews would face violence for supporting Israel during his Aug. 20 livestream.
Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) called Piker a “hack who thrives on hate” and condemned violence against Sen. Jeremy Moss.
Democratic Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) denounced Piker’s remarks as a “new low” and blamed-victim rhetoric.
Fox News Digital sought comment from Piker’s representatives but received none.

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Hasan Piker warned that American Jews would face violence for supporting Israel during his Aug. 20 livestream.
Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) called Piker a “hack who thrives on hate” and condemned violence against Sen. Jeremy Moss.
Democratic Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) denounced Piker’s remarks as a “new low” and blamed-victim rhetoric.
Fox News Digital sought comment from Piker’s representatives but received none.