Abdul El-Sayed plays down Hasan Piker ties after streamer’s viral antisemitism firestorm

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed tried to turn the page on his ties to controversial streamer Hasan Piker Friday — but MS NOW host Katy Tur pushed back. 

The candidate’s comments come just days after Piker suggested Jewish Americans are "making antisemitism worse" by voicing their support of Israel — a statement that drew harsh criticism from El-Sayed, who has appeared alongside Piker on the campaign trail.

"I believe all Americans deserve the right to advocate for what they believe without fear of violence.