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Ilhan Omar Faces Party Rift Over Appearance with Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
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Core Event
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is scheduled to share the stage with online streamer and self-described socialist Hasan Piker at a sold-out Minneapolis event hosted by state Sen. Omar Fateh. The gathering is set for Monday night, roughly a week before the midterm elections, and has provoked sharp criticism from Minnesota Democrats and Jewish advocacy groups.
Background & Context
Hasan Piker commands millions of followers across social platforms but has repeatedly drawn backlash for inflammatory remarks. In 2019 he said “America deserved 9/11,” later apologizing for the comment. These statements have been labeled “polarizing and dangerous” by Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and “reckless and unacceptable” by Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s gubernatorial campaign. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas called the event a “betrayal of Jewish Minnesotans.”
Official Statements & Responses
The campaign also noted that the Democratic Party is a “Big Tent” and that the event aims to boost turnout in the critical midterm election.
Sen. Omar Fateh, the event’s host, described Piker as a “champion for the far-left” and highlighted his appeal to progressive voters.
Several DFL legislators signed a letter urging cancellation of the event, and the Jewish Community Relations Council urged the party to reconsider, citing Piker’s past anti-Semitic remarks.
What’s Next
Fox News reached out to Omar’s campaign, Fateh, and Piker for comment on the mounting criticism, but no response was received at the time of reporting. The event proceeds as planned on Monday night, with registration required for attendees.