Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker 9/11 remarks
A Democratic Michigan Senate candidate initially defended his connection to a popular online streamer, while also suggesting higher taxes for middle-class Americans. After criticism, the candidate said he disagreed with the streamer's past controversial statements about a major terrorist attack.
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6 developments- Aug 5Abdul El-Sayed suddenly breaks with Hasan Piker over one explosive issue
- Aug 9El-Sayed: I Care About Hasan Piker's Audience Not His Comments
- Aug 9Dem Senate candidate El-Sayed defends ties to hate streamer Hasan Piker, hints at big tax increase for middle class
- Aug 10NBC finally asks El-Sayed the Hasan Piker question he can’t dodge
- Aug 10Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker 9/11 remarks
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