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Hasan Piker controversy and university appearances 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 18
SEP 19 · Day 2
Hasan Piker says he'd campaign for AOC in 2028
When asked whether America is worse than al Qaeda, Piker replied 'pound for pound as far as the number of deaths, yes.'
El-Sayed's campaign said El-Sayed does not agree with Piker's statement on al-Qaeda.
Piker made these comments on an episode of 'The Axios Show' taped in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
SEP 18 · Day 1
Hasan Piker says Middle East would be 'more stable' if Iran had nuclear weapons
Abdul El-Sayed said he does not agree with Piker's statement on al Qaeda.
The Axios interview clip aired on CNN on Thursday.
Hasan Piker said he does not want Iran, America, Russia, or China to have nuclear arms.