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Far-left streamer Hasan Piker says US commits 'pound for pound' more terrorism than Al Qaeda
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Far-left streamer Hasan Piker claimed in an interview that the US military has caused more terrorism and deaths worldwide than Al Qaeda, citing incidents like a missile strike on an Iranian school as examples.
- Piker clarified on social media that his comments were nuanced and criticized US foreign policy, including arming Al Qaeda and supporting Syria's former commander.
- Piker has a controversial history, including a 2019 remark that America “deserved 9/11” and expressed admiration for Mao Zedong, which has drawn criticism.
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, whom Piker supports, distanced himself from Piker’s statements but defended engaging with him due to Piker’s large audience.
- The Michigan Senate race is crucial for Democrats aiming to flip the Senate, with El-Sayed currently leading Republican Mike Rogers by about 1.8 points in polls.
