El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker amid antisemitism controversy
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said he must distance himself from streamer Hasan Piker amid backlash over antisemitism remarks and Piker’s livestream moment featuring a Jewish candidate. El-Sayed reiterated that antisemitism is a scourge and that the campaign should focus on issues like gas prices, groceries, schools, and healthcare. Piker’s camp called the outrage a smear, while opponents and some Democrats urged a clearer disavowal; the episode intensified scrutiny of ties between political candidates and online personalities during the Michigan race.