Hasan Piker event cancellation sparks intervention from top House progressive

A top House Democrat is speaking out against a university's decision to cancel an appearance by controversial far-left activist Hasan Piker on its campus.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., the former Congressional Progressive Caucus chair, publicly called on students at the University of Washington to "work with the university to ensure" that Piker was able to speak.

Jayapal also said in a statement posted to X on Thursday that she was personally working with the university on the issue.