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El-Sayed vs. Cancel Culture | US News
Abdul El-Sayed’s political rise in Michigan is tangled in controversy after his association with streamer Hasan Piker, who made inflammatory remarks about 9/11. When pressed, El-Sayed called Piker’s comments “dumb” and insisted America didn’t deserve the attacks — but he’s resisting calls to cut all ties, calling it “cancel culture.” Despite the backlash, Piker’s online influence helped El-Sayed win over young progressives and secure the Democratic nomination, even outspending opponents. Now facing Republican Mike Rogers, the Piker connection is poised to be a key battleground issue…
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