Sanders Defends Piker Against Carville | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Bernie Sanders fires back at James Carville, defending streamer Hasan Piker and calling for the Democratic Party to embrace its progressive wing — even as Carville threatened to leave if Piker rose to prominence. Sanders argues the party should be a “big tent,” criticizing Carville’s narrow view and highlighting deeper issues like AIPAC funding and tech industry influence. While acknowledging Piker’s controversial past remark as “dumb,” Sanders urges against cancel culture, praising Piker’s broad appeal and message. The spat comes amid El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win — endorsed by Sanders and…